Bear Encounters
We have never had problems with bears before, but the last while I’ve had a Black Bear in the yard that has decided to harass my chickens.
Teresa
Outdoor Wood Burning Stove
Our latest project has been putting an outdoor wood burning stove out near the small cabin with a cover, so we can cook on it in the spring and fall. Of course, we will use it in the winter as well to warm up or just to enjoy.
Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Discovering wild crafting
I am discovering all the wonderful medicinal plants and herbs that are growing near our Off Grid property.
I have always been interested in growing and using my own herbs and picking whatever we can that grows out in the bush and our surrounding area to eat.
The lost Garlic – Fires of 2017
I wrote this a Year Ago (July 2017)
I’m not sure what to do now? We would normally have the ideal conditions to plant garlic and let it grow on its own, this was our first year testing a plot on our off grid living homestead.
Boy did we not know what was going to happen……this is so far the second worst fire season since 1958 and soon to be the worst ever, fire season has just began and here we are at the 2nd worst.
Oregon Grape Facts
Walking around the property yesterday, I discovered we have patches of Oregon Grape Plants (Mahonia aquifolium) growing. It is also known as “Holly Grape” and is related to the Barberry Family.
Winter at the cabin
Well this summer was a challenge with the forest fires and roads closed. We were unable to get up to the cabin to do much. So we have been up every chance we can get between then and now.
Winter came and it wasn’t to bad we were able to get up the the end of the 2 km road in and take the snow machines in the rest of the way. So the project continued we were able to get the rest of that nasty additions taken off.
Amazon is now shipping tiny homes
Amazon has made it easier to purchase a tiny home.
You can now order your home through Amazon.com.
Tesla Off Grid Generator
Tesla Off Grid Generator
A Tesla generator is a device that transforms the Sun’s radiant (electromagnetic energy) into power, electric power that will help to power your home.
More and more people are turning to renewable energy sources and becoming more eco friendly. Finding and using more environmentally energy sources is becoming more important to many people.
Heating without Electricity
Heating Without Electricity
When living off grid a heating source that does not require electricity is a must….unless you have a super solar system that can accommodate a furnace. Keeping your living space warm during the winter months is an important part of living off grid.
Drolet Escape 1800 Wood Stove on Legs Large 2020 EPA Certified Wood Stove – 75,000 BTU – 2,100 sq.ft, Model DB03105
Living off grid we have a wood stove to heat the cabin, but there are those times that we have to go away and leave the place on its own, so we found it was time to look at alternate heating methods that do not require electricity.
An electric heater is by far the easiest portable heater to use, but with no electricity what are our options?
Homesteading Today
Homesteading Today
Have you ever thought of homesteading, getting back to a simpler life?
Homesteading has seen a major boost in recent years. The recession, concern about the foods we consume, and an interest in apocalyptic entertainment have all generated interest in homesteading.
Whatever your reason for living off-the-grid, you are not alone.