Category: Homesteading
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Designing a Garden Layout for a Greenhouse
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Designing a greenhouse with biblical stewardship in mind means creating a space that prioritizes sustainability and respect for God’s creation. Begin by incorporating raised garden beds, which maximize space and improve soil quality while minimizing waste. Designing a garden from scratch and perhaps adding a small prayer corner. This thoughtful…
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Waking Up the 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter & Preparing to Host a Hands-on Sourdough Class
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I share the process of waking up my 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter and reflect on the power of bread to connect us to history and community. As I prepare to host a sourdough class with my friend Cody of The Tinfoil Baker, I explore the joy of baking, learning,…
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Frozen Pipes and Valuable Lessons: Why Being Prepared for Disasters is Essential
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After several days without running water due to frozen pipes, our homestead was reminded in the most inconvenient way that preparation is key. What we’ve been putting off as a future concern became an immediate issue. This experience has taught us valuable lessons about the importance of being prepared for…
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A Biblical Approach to Dry Canning for Homesteading and Preparation | Canuary
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**Some posts on the Wolterman Homestead contain affiliate links. When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, your price will be the same, but the Wolterman Homestead will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support!** As we enter the first month of the year, January—affectionately known in…
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Embracing Stewardship and Abundance: How Canuary Inspires Biblical Food Preservation
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**Some posts on the Wolterman Homestead contain affiliate links. When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, your price will be the same, but the Wolterman Homestead will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support!** In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget…
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Bringing Home Bottle Baby Goats | Healing our Hearts
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Disclaimer this blog contains affiliate links that can provide our family a small commission. Everybody loves animals in their baby stage especially baby goats!! The little baa cries and the way they hop around all over the place! They just bring smiles to your face! This time last year, we…
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Dreaming of Spring & 2024 Garden Planning!
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We have several days of incoming freezing rain. The homestead, and its gardens are currently covered in several inches in snow! I sigh, thinking and dreaming of the gardening days that are coming! Oh, the days to plant seeds, having sweaty brows and watching beautiful things grow! These are the…
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Lessons Our Kids Have Learned Since Becoming Homestead Kids
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Homestead kids are children who grow up on a homestead or farm where they learn practical skills and valuable life lessons. These kids are often surrounded by animals, gardens, and fields, allowing them to gain an appreciation for nature and sustainability. Homesteading also teaches kids the importance of hard work,…
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Making Colloidal Silver at Home | Natural Antibiotic
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Colloidal silver has been used for centuries to treat a myriad of ailments, from wound infections to lung diseases. The ancient Greeks and Romans used silver to increase healing and prevent disease. In the early 1900s, colloidal silver gained popularity as an antibiotic before penicillin was discovered. During World War…
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Every Homesteader’s Worst Nightmare Happened to Us | Animal Loss
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** Trigger Warning, this post is about animal loss.** Homesteading is a fulfilling lifestyle that requires dedication and hard work, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most heart-wrenching challenges is homestead animal loss. As homesteaders, we rely on our animals for food, companionship,…