10 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the celebration of the longest day of the year. Here are 10 creative ways to celebrate with the whole family! Get out the fairy wings and …
The Summer Solstice is the celebration of the longest day of the year. Here are 10 creative ways to celebrate with the whole family! Get out the fairy wings and …
Behind the Scenes: May 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred on the Zenstead this month! Oops. Sorry ya’ll! It’s already mid-June and I’m just …
Overwhelmed by weeds? They can get out of control quickly, but there are effective, natural ways to control weeds without harming the environment or your soil. Check out some of …
Learn how to make a DIY garden cloche, plus more ideas to protect your garden plants and keep both your garden and your chickens happy!
Behind the Scenes: April 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred on the Zenstead this month! Thanks to this homestead lifestyle, Spring is winning over …
Growing your own food is an exciting and wonderful adventure! But there’s more to it than just planting a garden. If you want to be successful, you will need to …
A lot of people have asked me “How much food can you grow on less than an acre?” I’m sharing exactly what we produce on our 3/4 acre homestead and what …
Stock tank pools are all the rage! And it’s easy to see why: they provide a convenient, affordable and low-maintenance way to cool off during hot summer days! Our step-by-step …
Behind the Scenes: March 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred on the Zenstead this month! Two words to sum up March: BABY GOATS! Our …
Homesteading can be expensive and you’ll need a lot of supplies! Luckily, there are ways to get free items! Find out how and why we use Craigslist to get tons …
Interested in using companion plants for your vegetable garden but overwhelmed and not sure where to start? I’ve made it easy by creating 25 companion plant groupings that are ready …
Here’s how we created a DIY grow light system for indoor seed starting using an old entertainment cabinet! A grow light system lets you grow healthy seedlings anywhere – no …