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The Importance of Seed Saving & How to Select The Best Seeds

Canadian Seed Suppliers

Over the past two weeks I’ve had dozens of messages asking if I can ship seeds. Spring is coming, times are feeling ominous and uncertain and there seems to be [...]

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Victorio Stainless Steel Multi-Use Steam Canner Review

On our homestead we spend a lot of time growing and preserving our own food. In our quest to make our work more efficient and enjoyable, we’ve tested a lot [...]

The Gardeners Tool Box: Hori-Hori Knife

If you asked me what item every gardener should have I would excitedly exclaim “a Hori-Hori stainless steel weeding knife of course”! This one tool has literally replaced ALL of my other garden [...]

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Free Homesteading e-Books

Walkerland has compiled a collection of books for you to browse at your leisure. These are simple PDF’s, and there is no cost to access them. These old collections cover [...]

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The Homesteader’s Handbook: Raising Chickens

A thoughtful and informative book about raising chickens for meat and eggs. Discover everything you need to know to successfully raise, manage and care for your flock. We cover things like [...]

Awesome & Cheap Insect Barrier for Gardens!

Each year our organic vegetable garden endures visits from uninvited winged guests. They can turn a beautiful, healthy plant into a limp sad specimen the moment your back is turned. If you [...]

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Water Bath & Pressure Canning Explained

Canning is simply a form of preservation that involves heating, sterilizing and sealing your food into jars. It is one of the easiest food preservation methods to learn. We preserve [...]

7 Essential Tools For The Homestead Kitchen

Having the right tools for the job is sometimes a luxury. For the homesteader, the right tools are a necessity. If you don’t have the right equipment to process, preserve [...]