Ecology

Homesteading Ecology articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Honey Health: Using Honey in Home Remedies, Baking, and Skin Care

Dogs may have a challenger when it comes to the “Man's Best…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

The Lost Art of Beekeeping?

In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…

Trendle Ellwood Trendle Ellwood

Peak Oil From a Homesteading Perspective

What happens after peak oil hits?  James Howard Kunstler in his book,…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

Monoculture: Is It Really So Bad?

What has monoculture ever done for us?  Well, it created civilization, that’s…

Bonnie Lavigne Bonnie Lavigne

8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns

Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…

Cheryl Magyar Cheryl Magyar

Building a Backyard Habitat: Coexist with the Critters

Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead

Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…

Kristen Chapple Kristen Chapple

A Natural, Non-toxic Clean for Your Whole Homestead

When guests begin making their way to my humble home, I start…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden

Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend

The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…

Dori Fritzinger Dori Fritzinger

Natural Building Colloquium of Kerrville, TX: Getting Down and Dirty with Mother Nature

If you are thinking and have been reading about Alternative and Natural…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Beginning Thoughts on Keeping Bees

There are a lot of good reasons to have a few hives…

Kim Flottum Kim Flottum