slhomestead(25)•in #homesteading•2870 days agoAdventures in Making Clothes, AKA Why I'm Wearing A TableclothMy favorite pair of linen pants just wasn’t up to the hard work that is required on the homestead. Last summer, I tore a big enough hole into them that they wer...7slhomestead(25)•in homesteading•2870 days agoAdventures in Making Clothes, AKA Why I'm Wearing A TableclothMy favorite pair of linen pants just wasn’t up to the hard work that is required on the homestead. Last summer, I tore a big enough hole into them that they wer...7
slhomestead(25)•in #history•2875 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Episode 4)If you missed episodes 1, 2, and 3, you can find the write-ups here, here, and here. We are now onto episode 4 of The Edwardian Farm put out by the BBC. This wo...2slhomestead(25)•in history•2875 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Episode 4)If you missed episodes 1, 2, and 3, you can find the write-ups here, here, and here. We are now onto episode 4 of The Edwardian Farm put out by the BBC. This wo...2
slhomestead(25)•in #homeschool•2875 days agoTeaching Children about FermentationHome fermentation is a multifaceted blessing in the household. It turns fresh veggies into a deliciously living preserved form, reduces waste (from not buying p...9slhomestead(25)•in homeschool•2875 days agoTeaching Children about FermentationHome fermentation is a multifaceted blessing in the household. It turns fresh veggies into a deliciously living preserved form, reduces waste (from not buying p...9
slhomestead(25)•in #foraging•2877 days agoForaging: An IntroductionSpring is upon us! That means that there will be a whole host of edible wild plants to be enjoyed. And it doesn't matter if you are in the city or in the countr...9slhomestead(25)•in foraging•2877 days agoForaging: An IntroductionSpring is upon us! That means that there will be a whole host of edible wild plants to be enjoyed. And it doesn't matter if you are in the city or in the countr...9
mericanhomestead(25)•in #homesteading•2878 days agoAvoid Homestead Culture Shock - IT'S REAL!Have you ever experienced culture shock? It usually is something that comes up when you move to a different part of the country or even a different country alto...25mericanhomestead(25)•in homesteading•2878 days agoAvoid Homestead Culture Shock - IT'S REAL!Have you ever experienced culture shock? It usually is something that comes up when you move to a different part of the country or even a different country alto...25
slhomestead(25)•in #history•2878 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Episode 3)If you missed episode 1 and 2, you can find the write-ups here and here. On to episode 3! For those of you just joining us, Edwardian Farm is a show put out by ...9slhomestead(25)•in history•2878 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Episode 3)If you missed episode 1 and 2, you can find the write-ups here and here. On to episode 3! For those of you just joining us, Edwardian Farm is a show put out by ...9
slhomestead(25)•in #food•2878 days agoWhole-Wheat Chocolate Swirl Brownie Sourdough BreadSourdough bread was once a really intimidating attempt for me. I carefully read recipes, precisely scheduled rise times, and hoped for the dubious best when I p...7slhomestead(25)•in food•2878 days agoWhole-Wheat Chocolate Swirl Brownie Sourdough BreadSourdough bread was once a really intimidating attempt for me. I carefully read recipes, precisely scheduled rise times, and hoped for the dubious best when I p...7
slhomestead(25)•in #history•2880 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Part 2)If you missed episode 1, you can find the write-up here. We are now on episode 2 of The Edwardian Farm put out by the BBC. If you have not heard of this show, t...11slhomestead(25)•in history•2880 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Part 2)If you missed episode 1, you can find the write-up here. We are now on episode 2 of The Edwardian Farm put out by the BBC. If you have not heard of this show, t...11
slhomestead(25)•in #food•2880 days agoStop Boiling the Vegetables!Every once in a while, Andrew and I pick up new books at a library sale (back home in Ohio, our local library would sell excess books by the paper bag. Whatever...34slhomestead(25)•in food•2880 days agoStop Boiling the Vegetables!Every once in a while, Andrew and I pick up new books at a library sale (back home in Ohio, our local library would sell excess books by the paper bag. Whatever...34
slhomestead(25)•in #photography•2882 days agoBeauty of an Ice Storm (Photographs)We woke up this morning to about a quarter inch of ice covering everything. Although this makes the ground tricky to walk on, and it makes trees a bit more dang...20slhomestead(25)•in photography•2882 days agoBeauty of an Ice Storm (Photographs)We woke up this morning to about a quarter inch of ice covering everything. Although this makes the ground tricky to walk on, and it makes trees a bit more dang...20
slhomestead(25)•in #homesteading•2883 days agoA Wonderful Resource for Tree Felling (PDF Guide)As a homesteader, I often have to cut down trees. And I am aware that cutting down trees is one of the most dangerous things that you can do on the homestead. I...3slhomestead(25)•in homesteading•2883 days agoA Wonderful Resource for Tree Felling (PDF Guide)As a homesteader, I often have to cut down trees. And I am aware that cutting down trees is one of the most dangerous things that you can do on the homestead. I...3
slhomestead(25)•in #history•2884 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Part 1)We recently finished our series on the BBC's show called The Victorian Farm. In the show, a historian (Ruth) and two archaeologists (Peter and Alex) lived on a ...5slhomestead(25)•in history•2884 days agoLearning from the Past - Living Off-Grid - Edwardian Farm (Part 1)We recently finished our series on the BBC's show called The Victorian Farm. In the show, a historian (Ruth) and two archaeologists (Peter and Alex) lived on a ...5
slhomestead(25)•in #nature•2884 days agoTips for Putting Up a Bat HouseA few days ago, I put up a post about how we just installed our first bat house. I made the bat house back when we were in Ohio, so it had been waiting a long t...9slhomestead(25)•in nature•2884 days agoTips for Putting Up a Bat HouseA few days ago, I put up a post about how we just installed our first bat house. I made the bat house back when we were in Ohio, so it had been waiting a long t...9
slhomestead(25)•in #contest•2885 days agoCranium Stadium - Week #6 (Win SBD!)The Cranium Stadium As always, before we get into this week’s challenge, I must first announce last week’s winner. Winner from Week 5 @doughtaker Great work, @d...8slhomestead(25)•in contest•2885 days agoCranium Stadium - Week #6 (Win SBD!)The Cranium Stadium As always, before we get into this week’s challenge, I must first announce last week’s winner. Winner from Week 5 @doughtaker Great work, @d...8
slhomestead(25)•in #history•2886 days agoLearning to Live Off-Grid - Lessons From The Past - Victorian Farm (Part 6)We are now at the 6th, and final, episode of The Victorian Farm by the BBC. You can watch the episode for yourself here: The Victorian Farm Episode 6 https://ww...4slhomestead(25)•in history•2886 days agoLearning to Live Off-Grid - Lessons From The Past - Victorian Farm (Part 6)We are now at the 6th, and final, episode of The Victorian Farm by the BBC. You can watch the episode for yourself here: The Victorian Farm Episode 6 https://ww...4
slhomestead(25)•in #food•2887 days agoHow to Braid Bread (Challah) - Six-Part BraidAnother video being transported over from YouTube. Michelle already did a Steemit post on this video, and you can find that post here. In case you don't want to...6slhomestead(25)•in food•2887 days agoHow to Braid Bread (Challah) - Six-Part BraidAnother video being transported over from YouTube. Michelle already did a Steemit post on this video, and you can find that post here. In case you don't want to...6
slhomestead(25)•in #animals•2887 days agoWe Finally Put Up Our BAT HOUSE!We finally got around to doing it; we put up the bat house. I actually made this bat house back when we were in Ohio and then we transported it over here to Mis...15slhomestead(25)•in animals•2887 days agoWe Finally Put Up Our BAT HOUSE!We finally got around to doing it; we put up the bat house. I actually made this bat house back when we were in Ohio and then we transported it over here to Mis...15
slhomestead(25)•in #homesteading•2887 days agoThe Cheapest Place to Get TreesImage taken from freeimages.com There are many different places, both in store and online, where you can get trees. And prices range WILDLY. Some of this has to...13slhomestead(25)•in homesteading•2887 days agoThe Cheapest Place to Get TreesImage taken from freeimages.com There are many different places, both in store and online, where you can get trees. And prices range WILDLY. Some of this has to...13
slhomestead(25)•in #homesteading•2890 days agoWe Found the Killer......but not before it took one last victim. A couple weeks ago, we mentioned that some creature tore apart our rabbit tractor and ate both of our rabbits. We won...28slhomestead(25)•in homesteading•2890 days agoWe Found the Killer......but not before it took one last victim. A couple weeks ago, we mentioned that some creature tore apart our rabbit tractor and ate both of our rabbits. We won...28
slhomestead(25)•in #howto•2892 days agoHow to Make a Wood Stove HEAT SHIELD (Part 2)Another one of our videos that I am bringing over from YouTube so that I can delete them from YouTube! I have already made a post on this video when I originall...2slhomestead(25)•in howto•2892 days agoHow to Make a Wood Stove HEAT SHIELD (Part 2)Another one of our videos that I am bringing over from YouTube so that I can delete them from YouTube! I have already made a post on this video when I originall...2
