Homestead Living: May 2025

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From Anna Sakawsky, Editor-in-Chief:

“Homesteaders are resourceful by nature, seeing value where others might not. We know how to stretch a dollar, make the most of what we have, and ensure that nothing useful goes to waste. When faced with a challenge, we don’t back down—we get creative. Whether it means sacrificing convenience, thinking outside the box, or tackling a project ourselves, we find a way to build the life we want, one resourceful choice at a time.”

From harnessing the power of tallow to pruning fruit trees like a pro … the May 2025 issue will inspire (and inform) you to become a better homesteader!

Here are the articles waiting for you inside this issue:

Nature’s Medicine by Anna Sakawsy

Kaylee Richardson – a former surgical nurse – found healing in plants and pollinators. Her journey to holistic healer reveals the power herbalism and beekeeping holds in store for homesteaders anywhere. Herbs and bees enhance health, enrich farm ecosystems, and foster sustainable living.

Homesteading on a Shoestring by Joel Salatin

Joel Salatin shares savvy strategies for frugal living. Learn to save by growing your own food, building simply, and mastering one skill at a time. This advice helps homesteaders cut costs, replace grocery bills, and build a sustainable, fulfilling life with minimal expenses.

Breaking Free From the Feed Store by Shawn and Beth Dougherty

Shawn and Beth Dougherty teach us how to create a closed-loop system for raising livestock sustainably. By leveraging grass, garden scraps, dairy surplus, and butchering waste, you can eliminate feed costs, boost soil fertility, and create a self-reliant, eco-friendly farm system that thrives naturally.

The Business of Bees by Riley Spath

Discover the many ways you can create a profitable beekeeping operation! From selling honey, beeswax, and live bees to offering pollination services and classes, beekeeping has the potential to create diverse income streams. Homesteaders can achieve sustainability and financial success by leveraging bees’ natural products and services.

Prune Like a Pro by Susan Poizner

This essential guide to pruning fruit trees is a vital guide for homesteaders growing fruit trees of all kinds. Learn expert pruning techniques to boost tree health, enhance fruit quality, and ensure long-term productivity. Cultivate resilient, abundant orchards with minimal chemical reliance!

Simple, Natural Spring Cleaning by Melissa K. Norris

Melissa’s tested tips and safer recipes for deep cleaning your home. Using vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils, these recipes tackle everything from sinks to carpets. Paired with organization tips, they ensure a fresh, healthy home, aligning perfectly with sustainable living.

Harnessing the Power of Tallow by Haley Larson

Learn how to render tallow and create nourishing skincare balms! Tallow’s moisturizing, healing, and protective properties, rich in vitamins and fatty acids, make it ideal for natural skincare. This guide offers sustainable, cost-effective recipes for healthy, radiant skin.

Home Dairy Preservation by Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn shares her new and old methods to extend milk’s shelf life for homesteaders. Learn to ferment yogurt, craft simple cheeses, and freeze-dry milk for long-term storage. These techniques ensure nutritional, versatile dairy products, enhancing self-sufficiency and culinary creativity.

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