Hi Reader, Sooner or later, almost every homesteader needs to build something. It might be a raised garden bed, a chicken coop, a storage shelf or a simple repair around the house. But when you don’t know which tools you need or how to use them properly, even a small project can feel intimidating. That’s why I wanted to tell you about the new Basic Carpentry Class from the School of Traditional Skills. It was created for beginners and starts with the basics: how to choose and use essential...

Hey friend, By August, not every harvest needs to turn into a full canning project. Sometimes the smarter move is freezing a small batch, drying what you can, or dealing with the tomatoes before they take over the counter. Here are three practical ways to preserve food without making the whole kitchen your project for the day. Ways to Preserve Tomatoes Start here if tomatoes are piling up and you need practical ways to save them for winter meals. Read article How to Freeze Fresh Vegetables...

Hey friend, Late July is a good time to look at the pantry before August gets away from you. Not a huge overhaul. Just a quick check of what you have, what you use, and where the gaps are. Here are three food-security reads for a practical pantry reset. The herbal bundle closes today The Herbalism Collective closes today at midnight PST. The price is now $79, but two final resources have been added: the Live Long & Thrive Summit and a live Herbal Confidence class from Herbal Academy. Everyone...