If getting off the grid, learning self-sufficiency, and rediscovering traditional skills and methods appeal to you, you've found your tribe. Our community welcomes everyone interested in homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, off-gridding, and living a life independent from intrusion. Experienced old coot or new and just beginning your journey to freedom and independence, you are welcome here. Respectful behavior is welcomed. This is a family-oriented space. Please keep your language and posts appropriate for all audiences. Oh, and please don't eat the Mods.
The bitter December wind howled through the barren trees, slicing through the cracks in Derek’s battered old Beetle as he navigated the winding country road.
The sun, a pale orb sinking into the horizon, left behind a fading glow that cast jagged shadows across the frozen...See more
My son helped me wrangle the 4'x50' roll of 1/2" hardware cloth. We managed to get it cut and stapled to line the inside of my pallet compost bin I made. Now it's ready to fill. Been saving kitchen scraps. Tomorrow or Wednesday we're gonna have to mow up the yard and all the leaves to dump in it. Should be the last mow of the season. Lot's of leaves to get up. Should be some green as my yard still has weeds growing. Excited to see how the compost does over the winter.
If getting off the grid, learning self-sufficiency, and rediscovering traditional skills and methods appeal to you, you've found your tribe. Our community welcomes everyone interested in homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, off-gridding, and living a life independent from intrusion. Experienced old coot or new and just beginning your journey to freedom and independence, you are welcome here. Respectful behavior is welcomed. This is a family-oriented space. Please keep your language and posts appropriate for all audiences. Oh, and please don't eat the Mods.