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Practical Guides

Discover step-by-step guidance to help you on your journey. Whether you're managing a homestead, nurturing a herb garden, or starting fresh, these resources offer practical tips to support your journey towards independence.

Winding Down: Preparing the Garden for a Restful Winter

Winding Down: Preparing the Garden for a Restful Winter

As the growing season draws to a close, join us for an end-of-summer guide to soil care, cover crops, and wildlife-friendly practices for all homesteaders.

Bug Hotels for Biodiversity: Three DIY Insect Homes for Your Homestead

Bug Hotels for Biodiversity: Three DIY Insect Homes for Your Homestead

Simple, cost-effective ways to invite beneficial insects onto your property and support local ecosystems with these easy-to-build habitats

From Bark to Beam: Natural Methods for Durable Outdoor Carpentry

From Bark to Beam: Natural Methods for Durable Outdoor Carpentry

A practical overview of choosing, harvesting and naturally treating wood to help build weather-resistant structures that respect Europe’s forests.

Balcony Bounty: Three Edible Plant Combinations for European Balconies

Balcony Bounty: Three Edible Plant Combinations for European Balconies

Transform your balcony into a flourishing edible garden with three plant pairings tailored to different European climates, complete with practical steps, cost estimates and companion-planting benefits.

The Homesteader’s Guide to Soft Fruits: From Planting to Preserving

The Homesteader’s Guide to Soft Fruits: From Planting to Preserving

Discover how to grow strawberries, raspberries, currants and more with practical care advice, nutritional insights and a wealth of seasonal recipes for home growers across Europe.

Mastering Summer: Ten Steps to Shield Your Homestead From the Heat

Mastering Summer: Ten Steps to Shield Your Homestead From the Heat

Summer heatwaves can wither even the hardiest plots... but there’s no need to surrender. Discover ten practical strategies, from mulching to microclimate zoning, that will keep your plot thriving despite prolonged drought.

Mounding Up Success: How Hügelkultur Transforms Soil Health

Mounding Up Success: How Hügelkultur Transforms Soil Health

In this article, we look to introduce the origins, methods and modern applications of Hügelkultur; a time-tested approach to building raised garden beds enriched by decomposing wood and organic matter.

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