Planting nectarine seeds nets a free orchard! Here's how to grow a nectarine tree from seed - stone fruit like nectarines often grow true from seed.

Self reliance: Relying on yourself for many of your needs, rather than depending on corporations. Looking for simple living ideas to embrace? Try these!

DIY grazing boxes make for happy grass fed chickens. They're a great way to save on the cost of raising backyard chickens (and other poultry), too! By building grazing boxes and seeding them with edible grasses for your flock to eat, you can cut the costs of chicken feed and give your hens tasty fresh greens. #poultry #chickens #homestead via @Attainable Sustainable

Growing blueberries in containers is a great way to produce fruit right in your own backyard. Even apartment dwellers can harvest fruit from the balcony!

Growing beets in the home vegetable garden nets delicious and brilliantly colored roots, perfect for adding to salads or pickling. The flavor of homegrown beets can't be beat!

Tender green lettuce leaves are very susceptible to pests. To combat the damage from snails and slugs, try growing lettuce in containers up off the ground.

Growing lemongrass is easy. As in really easy — and a lemongrass plant is a pretty addition to gardens, too. Lemongrass is an herb commonly grown in tropical regions. Its strong lemon flavor is a common ingredient in Asian foods, and is used to give soups, stir fries, and tea a little extra zing.

You may have heard some whispers and rumblings about mead lately, as how to make mead has become a bit of a hot topic. But, what is it, anyway? In its simplest form, it’s a fermented alcohol drink made with honey and water, also sometimes called “honey wine” or melomel.

Growing celery in the home garden provides crunchy snacks and flavor for homemade soups and stews. Celery will provide a harvest – both leaves and stems – for months (or even a couple of years) making it a worthwhile addition to your garden plans.

Making ricotta cheese is easy! With only three ingredients, this recipe for homemade cheese is simple to tackle at home; an easy beginner homestead project.

Planting a fruit tree now will provide an abundant harvest for years to come. This list of fruit trees features options that grow well in small urban yards.

This banana bread recipe has a slight tang of sourdough and isn't overly sweet. It's mixed in one bowl, which means a nice healthy snack with fewer dishes to wash. #baking #sourdough #dessert

Choose vegetables that grow in shade to increase your shade garden success. These partial shade vegetables will grow in low light situations.

Save a bundle and make your own homemade mayonnaise recipe! It's a great knock-off of your favorite store brand, no GMOs!

This zucchini relish recipe is sweet and somewhat tangy. It makes a great hamburger relish, but it's great for adding extra flavor to things like egg salad, deviled eggs, potato salad, and even mixed into meatloaf. Zucchini relish is a great way to preserve summer squash for the winter pantry. #canning #preservation #recipe

This homemade French onion dip recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations and tailgate parties. This DIY version makes your favorite snack a bit healthier. Dip your favorite chip, crudites, or spread it inside a sandwich wrap!