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Dehydrating Food Basics

Dehydrating food is a great way to preserve it for longer periods of time. By removing the water content from food, you can prevent mold…

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Set Goals and Get Organized - Winter Homestead Ideas⁠
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Another one of my favorite things to do each winter is to write down a few goals I have for the upcoming year. This helps prevent me from becoming overwhelmed in the spring, when it seems like I have a million things to do. It also helps me get (and stay) organized. Plus, it provides a helpful dose of inspiration during the dreariest days of the year!

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Read a Few Homesteading Books | Winter Homestead Ideas⁠
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I tend to save most of my reading for winter, too. Consider picking up a few books on homesteading to educate yourself during the “off-season.” ⁠
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The only downside to doing this is that you’ll find yourself chomping at the bit to return to the farm in the spring!

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"Don’t just teach them, SHOW them the importance of hard work and responsibility by getting your kids involved on the homestead. The life skills they learn will last a lifetime 🏡"

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What are you garden goals? Leave them in the comments below.

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Practice Fermentation- Winter Homestead Ideas⁠
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I’ve been wanting to give fermentation a try for a while, and I think this winter is going to be the time I finally give it a go! You can easily learn how to ferment food to make things like sourdough, pickles, and sauerkraut right in your own kitchen.

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Make Some Yogurt | Winter Homesteading Ideas ⁠
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You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment or know-how to make your own yogurt. You can even do it in an Instant Pot! Making yogurt is a great way to spend those long winter months.

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Make Bone Broth | Winter Homestead Ideas⁠
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Just as I save all of my lard rendering for the winter months, so, too, do I wait on my bone broth. We butcher chickens in June, July, and August, most years, so I always have plenty of bones left to make broth come November. Usually, I cook them down in the InstantPot or Roaster, and then can the broth in a pressure canner later on.

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Practice Winter Foraging | Winter Homesteading Ideas⁠
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You never know what kind of medicinal herbs and edible plants you’ll find during the winter. Take some time to research which options can be found in your area. Some common winter foraging foods include black walnuts, and tea berries.You can even hunt and trap during the winter months! Research the regulations in your area, of course, but keep in mind that many meat- and fur-bearing animals can be hunted and harvested all winter long.

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Digging for Power!!!⁠
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Did we find it??⁠
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Follow us on YouTube to find out. (link in bio)

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Clean and Maintain Tools | Winter Homesteading Ideas⁠
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While the end of the gardening season can be hectic, it’s important that you don’t neglect the cleaning and maintenance of your tools. The key here is to make sure you do it! Believe me you will thank yourself come spring.

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Bake Bread | Winter Homesteading ideas⁠
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I’m a big fan of sourdough, so I like to take advantage of the winter months to bake some bread. I throw it in the freezer and I find that it lasts remarkably well until the following spring.

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Work on Your Worm Bin | Winter Homesteading Ideas⁠
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Winter is also a good time to work on the vermicomposting (worm composting) bin indoors. It’s a great way to keep the composting action going when you don’t want to schlep out to the compost bin in the dead of winter. ⁠
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You can even keep a vermicomposting bin in your basement or a hallway closet! When done correctly, there are no odors to worry about.

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