My Homestead Life https://myhomesteadlife.com/ A journey to living off the land Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:27:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://myhomesteadlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-White-Lettering-My-Homestead-Life-Logo-1-32x32.png My Homestead Life https://myhomesteadlife.com/ 32 32 How to Roast Your Own Coffee Beans at Home https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-roast-your-own-coffee-beans-at-home/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-roast-your-own-coffee-beans-at-home/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:49 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=11117 If you are a true coffee lover, there is an ultimate frontier you must eventually cross: learning how to roast your own coffee beans at home. Taking raw, green coffee beans and transforming them into rich, aromatic, dark-roasted perfection is an incredibly rewarding experience. For me, this isn’t just a weekend hobby—it’s a craft that...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-roast-your-own-coffee-beans-at-home/feed/ 0 Kombucha Recipe: How To Make Kombucha (Is It Good For You?) https://myhomesteadlife.com/kombucha-recipe-how-to-make-kombucha-is-it-good-for-you/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/kombucha-recipe-how-to-make-kombucha-is-it-good-for-you/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:48:43 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=11009 My kombucha recipe is one of the most beneficial things I’ve learned to make at home for my family’s health, and after nearly two decades of brewing, I’ve taught others how to make it too. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. See Privacy Policy for more info My current SCOBY—Toby the SCOBY—was gifted...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/kombucha-recipe-how-to-make-kombucha-is-it-good-for-you/feed/ 2 In-Ground Gardening for Beginners https://myhomesteadlife.com/in-ground-gardening-for-beginners/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/in-ground-gardening-for-beginners/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:46:29 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10955 Planting a garden for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—that success starts long before the first seed goes into the ground. If you take things in the right order, you’ll save time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. AS AN...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/in-ground-gardening-for-beginners/feed/ 0 Container Gardening That Actually Grows Food https://myhomesteadlife.com/container-gardening-that-actually-grows-food/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/container-gardening-that-actually-grows-food/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:53:48 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10942 If you’ve ever dreamed about a lush vegetable patch but didn’t have a yard to dig up, Container Gardening is your ticket to fresh, homegrown produce without the land. Whether you’ve got a sunny balcony, tiny porch, or just a few square feet of patio, pots and planters can help you grow real food—even in...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/container-gardening-that-actually-grows-food/feed/ 0 Best Soil for Growing Vegetables https://myhomesteadlife.com/best-soil-for-growing-vegetables/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/best-soil-for-growing-vegetables/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:33:16 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10921 When it comes to growing vegetables, soil matters more than almost anything else. You can have the best seeds, perfect spacing, and ideal sunlight, but if your soil isn’t right, your plants will struggle. On the flip side, good soil can make an average gardener look like a pro. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/best-soil-for-growing-vegetables/feed/ 0 What Should You Grow in Your Garden? https://myhomesteadlife.com/what-should-you-grow-in-your-garden/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/what-should-you-grow-in-your-garden/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:10:54 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10912 Deciding what to grow is one of the most important gardening choices you’ll make—and it’s also where many people overcomplicate things. Before you think about seed catalogs, garden layouts, or planting schedules, it helps to slow down and get practical. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. See Privacy Policy for more info At...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/what-should-you-grow-in-your-garden/feed/ 0 Grow Food Indoors (Even With No Yard!) https://myhomesteadlife.com/grow-food-indoors/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/grow-food-indoors/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:10:51 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10887 Growing food indoors gives you another way to stay productive when outdoor gardening isn’t an option. Whether winter has shut down your garden, space is limited, or you want fresh food closer to the kitchen, growing food indoors offers flexibility without waiting on the weather. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. See Privacy...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/grow-food-indoors/feed/ 0 9 Raised Garden Bed Ideas: Budget Friendly https://myhomesteadlife.com/9-raised-garden-bed-ideas-budget-friendly/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/9-raised-garden-bed-ideas-budget-friendly/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:32:01 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10853 Raised garden beds are a practical solution for gardeners who are short on space, limited by physical ability, or simply want a bigger return without spending hours in the garden. Raised garden beds don’t need to be expensive—or fancy—to be productive. Some of my best beds were built with scraps, salvaged materials, and a little...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/9-raised-garden-bed-ideas-budget-friendly/feed/ 0 Where to Plant Your Garden (Beginner’s Guide) https://myhomesteadlife.com/where-to-plant-your-garden-beginners-guide/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/where-to-plant-your-garden-beginners-guide/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:43:29 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10824 When I first started gardening, I quickly learned that where you plant your garden matters just as much as what you plant. If you choose the wrong spot, even the hardiest seeds struggle. But if you place your garden thoughtfully, you set yourself up for strong growth, easier maintenance, and better harvests. In this post,...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/where-to-plant-your-garden-beginners-guide/feed/ 0 Homesteading With No Experience Needed https://myhomesteadlife.com/homesteading-with-no-experience-needed/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/homesteading-with-no-experience-needed/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:36:22 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10763 One of the biggest myths about homesteading is that you need to grow up doing it. Many people assume that successful homesteaders were raised on multi-generation farms where knowledge passed naturally from one generation to the next. While that is true for some, it certainly wasn’t true for us. We were not those people. AS...

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