I admit, this isn’t the healthiest recipe out there, and that’s okay. It’s one of my family’s favorite holiday snacks, this and homemade “Chex mix with a twist”. I have a policy – if I’m going to have a treat it is going to be a delicious, decadent, full fat, full calorie, make-it-worth it treat. […]
Brining Your Turkey
Well, here we are, the weekend before Thanksgiving. I know it’s only one day but it seems the several days before the day we are bustling with activity on the homestead. Fortunately we have a couple of beautiful turkeys we raised sitting in the freezer for the last two feasts of the year. We are […]
Plant Propagation Part 2
This video focuses in on scarification and stratification as natural processes that break dormancy. Our favorite book on the subject. Check it out!
Using Human Manure as a Resource instead of Waste
Let’s embark on the taboo subject of human manure! The problem of waste in an off grid or grid down situation is embarrassingly simple. Most people don’t consider waste when thinking about emergency preparedness. Furthermore, when most people do consider waste they look at it as a problem and not a resource. Human excrement is […]
Plant Propagation Part 1
We are starting a new series of videos on plant propagation. Part 1 is an introduction to what we are doing here on The Prepared Homestead. If you want to dive deep right off the bat check out this book. In part 1 you get to see an overview of our setup. We will be […]
The American Redoubt
Sean, who spent 24 years in the Marines, told KOIN 6 News the decision to pack up and move to rural Idaho was an easy one; it was a chance to live somewhere with more favorable laws, wide open spaces and the freedom to provide for themselves. “In order for us to be more self-sufficient, […]
Grow Hops!
Have you started thinks no about next year’s growing season? It’s never too early! Check out this video we did a while back about growing Hops: More on Medicinal Herbs! Brew your own Beer!
Propagating Trees from Seed
Propagating trees from seed is very rewarding, relatively easy to do and will save you a bundle of money. If your property design requires planting dozens or even hundreds of trees then it makes complete sense to grow trees from seed. However, it’s important to understand some particulars about the process. This post comes from […]
Farm and Food Expo: Spokane 5 Nov
Just under a week to go until the farm and food expo! See the link below for more information. There are a ton of seminars to choose from during this expo. Monica is teaching on market, culinary and medicinal herbs and I will be giving a presentation in poultry. Monica’s putting the final touches on […]
Putting Your Gardens to Bed
This is a beautiful time of year – leaves falling to the ground in colors of orange, red, and yellow. Birds and other little critters running around doing their last minute preparations for winter, and life begins to slow down just a little. One of the main activities we’ve been engaged in on the homestead […]
