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The Quiet Garden: Five Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Homesteading Life

Gardening and homesteading can become an endless list of jobs, particularly at this time of year. But sometimes the most valuable thing we can do is stop, look around and remember why we wanted to spend time with the land in the first place.

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Looking Back: What a Dry Summer Has Taught Us About the Land

Looking Back: What a Dry Summer Has Taught Us About the Land

This summer's dry weather has offered a useful reminder of how quickly land can respond to heat and a lack of rain. Looking back at the season, we explore what changed and the practical lessons that can help us prepare our gardens and homesteads for future summers.

Late Summer Location Feature: Homesteading in Shetland

Late Summer Location Feature: Homesteading in Shetland

On the northern edge of Britain, Shetland offers a distinctive approach to sustainable living, where crofting, local food, renewable energy and careful use of difficult land have evolved together.

The Future of the Harvest: What Comes Next for Food, Farming and Self Sufficiency?

The Future of the Harvest: What Comes Next for Food, Farming and Self Sufficiency?

From healthy soils to changing weather patterns, the future of our harvests depends on decisions being made today. We explore the realities facing modern agriculture and why the principles of homesteading could help build a more resilient food system for generations to come.

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