The author shares updates on various homesteading projects, including window repairs, winter gardening preparations, and a home brewing venture focused on hard apple cider. Equipment and instructions for cider-making are outlined in detail. Additional projects like solar installation, garden revival, and acquiring a second-hand vehicle are also discussed, highlighting the homesteader's journey.
Today, I discuss my experiences homebrewing mead and the mistakes I've made. Despite my initial failures, I created this beginner's guide to making mead. I also give a brief update on some of the other projects I have working in the background.
In this post, I share some quick and easy DIY recipes for environmentally friendly cleaning products, highlighting the importance of sustainability as they transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle.
In my latest post, I briefly touch on life in southern Tasmania as the seasons change. And I share a great recipe for making your own soap at home, that is so easy to make, that anyone could do it. I also throw in a great tip to help source some cheaper ingredients.
In today's post, I talk about how I have been reflecting on my efforts so far and what I would do differently in future. I also speak about the importance of regularly checking in on your goals and making adjustments if necessary.
Join me as I share a great recipe for making kimchi at home. A delicious and fantastic way to add an extra kick to your meals.
Join me as I share an easy recipe for stewed plums that can be used to add a twist to storing and preserving any excess plums you may have.
An effective guide on how to prepare a natural slug deterrent using only eggshells.
a quick guide on how to make your vegetables last even longer.
In Tasmania, waiting until after the Royal Hobart show weekend to plant tomatoes is a tradition due to the risk of frost. The author shares a method of collecting and germinating seeds from grocery items, emphasizing the satisfaction of growing and harvesting one's own seeds.
Vandemonian Homesteader 