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Clay, Sand, and Silt: Building a Soil Map of Your Homestead

Understanding the ground beneath your feet is key to gardening success. Learn how to create a simple yet informative soil map tailored to your plot’s natural variations.

Cooling the Herd: Helpful Ways to Keep Livestock Comfortable in Hot and Dry Weather

Amid scorching heatwaves, homesteaders across the continent must adopt both time-honoured and innovative measures to safeguard their animals from heat stress.

Self-Sufficiency for Every Size: Three Scalable Ways to improve your productivity

Practical, low-cost projects you can start today, regardless of space, to enhance self-reliance and reduce waste whilst enjoying fresher produce.

Homesteading in Chamonix: A Life Rooted in Tradition and Nature

Nestled beneath the towering Mont Blanc, Chamonix offers a unique blend of historical self-sufficiency, thriving allotments, and a rich natural landscape that makes it an ideal place for the smallholding life.

Sustainable Coppicing: Reviving Ancient Techniques for a Thriving Ecosystem

A comprehensive guide to the sustainable practice of coppicing trees, highlighting the benefits for woodland health, biodiversity, and renewable resources.

Sustainable Composting and Poultry: A Natural Cycle for Homesteads of Any Scale

A comprehensive guide exploring how chickens can transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for thriving gardens and sustainable living.

Cultivating a Buzz-Worthy Homestead: The Best Pollinator Friendly Edible Plants for our Gardens

Enhance your homestead with edible plants that not only reward you with bountiful harvests but also provide vital sustenance for nature’s essential pollinators.

Revitalise Your Homestead: Mastering Mounded Planting for Superior Drainage and Plant Health

A practical guide to transforming your garden with mounded planting techniques that harness natural water flow and promote optimal plant growth.

Eucalyptus: A Timeless Blend of Beauty and Practicality

Eucalyptus trees offer not only aesthetic appeal but practical advantages from natural screening to wildlife support and even medicinal applications. Their rich history and versatility continue to captivate gardeners across the UK and Europe.

Crafting Timeless Garden Supports for Today’s Homesteads

Discover the historical evolution and modern application of garden supports, featuring practical methods, design inspirations, and building tips ideal for both edible and ornamental plant cultivation in the UK and throughout Europe

Białowieża Forest: A Living Testament to Europe's Primeval Past

Springtime Avifauna: Observing and Protecting Europe's Favourite Birds

Experience spring as Europe's skies fill with cherished birds. Explore birdwatching events, support them in city gardens and homesteads, and discover strategies to help reverse their decline.

Illuminating Homesteads: Wildlife-Friendly Lighting Ideas for Sustainable Living

This article offers comprehensive guidance on selecting and installing wildlife-friendly lighting on your homestead. Learn about innovative design ideas, practical electrical tips and the balance between modern convenience and the preservation of local ecosystems.

Climbing Plants: Tradition, Architecture and Practical Applications

From ancient cultivation to their influence on architectural design, discover how these plants continue to enrich our living spaces.