If you have read my last post about the old outhouse, your would probably be surprise to see this thing in one piece. Here it is sitting in it’s new place with a new roof. The roof is actually supplies left over from when we re-roofed the small cabin. Every scrap of material gets used … Read more
Do you want to know how to compost, what materials to add to your compost pile, and what kind of bin you need? Learning how to compost is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve your garden soil. If you’re growing an organic vegetable garden, compost will quickly become one of the … Read more
Starting Vegetable Garden Seeds Indoors Starting vegetable seeds indoors is one of the best ways to get a jump on the gardening season—especially if you live in a northern or cooler climate. But when should you actually start your seeds so they’re ready for planting outdoors at the right time? When to Start Vegetable Seeds … Read more
When the snow fell….the plan was to skid the outhouse over to a new location. There was a tree hanging over the outhouse not wanting to fall it on the outhouse and destroy it, we were waiting for the snow, that way it could be skidded across the snow quite easily and onto the new hole that Scott had dug.
Time to look at off-grid lighting as our small cabin gets closer to becoming a guest room. While we’ve relied on a generator during renovations, that’s not a permanent or practical solution for everyday cabin life. When you live off grid, lighting quickly becomes more than a convenience — it’s essential. Even with well-positioned windows … Read more
A Simple Method That Produces Healthy Garlic and Prevents Rot Last year I decided to try growing my garlic in raised beds, and it ended up producing the best garlic I’ve ever grown. Now I can’t say for certain that the raised beds were the only reason, but they definitely helped. We had an unusually … Read more
Difference between Bobcat and Lynx
I had never seen either so was not sure which one it was. My husband had and informed me it was a lynx.
A guide to identifying, harvesting, preparing, and brewing Chaga from the forest If you’ve ever walked through a stand of birch trees in a cold northern climate, you may have noticed a dark, cracked growth that looks almost burnt into the bark. That unusual growth is wild Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus), one of the most … Read more
Cougar Encounters in the Wild: Safety Tips and Facts Don’t run and don’t back down!If you spend time hiking, camping, or living in cougar country, it’s important to know how to stay safe. Cougars (also called mountain lions or pumas) are elusive, powerful predators that avoid humans most of the time—but knowing what to do … Read more
If you own a wood stove and want to maximize its efficiency, a heat powered wood stove fan is one of the best accessories you can add. I’ve been using the Ecofan wood stove fan for over eight years, and it’s easily one of the most valuable tools for heating our off-grid home.
