Winter homestead projects

Winter on the homestead isn't boring or gloomy. It's the time of the year when we focus on winter homesteading activities to make our next year even better.

Winter doesn't mean you can't take the time to learn new things to apply on your homestead this coming year. Here are 15 skills you can work one and learn this winter.

Winter is definitely not a time to rest for the homesteader. There are dozens of things you can do, which we've outlined in a quick list.

Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.

Waiting for spring to come to the homestead? Here are seven winter projects to keep you busy while you wait for warmer weather.

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When we think of homesteading, visions of backyard chickens, bountiful veggie gardens and jars of home-canned foods lining pantry shelves are usually the first things that come to mind. We think of pulling weeds and planting seeds; Of long, hot days gardening and farming livestock; Of evenings spent steaming up the kitchen windows while the

Now is the time to create your homesteading plan, month by month. Plan out tasks you know you'll have to do to start organized for the upcoming year.

When we think of homesteading, visions of backyard chickens, bountiful veggie gardens and jars of home-canned foods lining pantry shelves are usually the first things that come to mind. We think of pulling weeds and planting seeds; Of long, hot days gardening and farming livestock; Of evenings spent steaming up the kitchen windows while the