Learn what to plant in April with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides!

The warmer days of spring are here (or at least right around the corner!) Many vegetables and herbs need to be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost so all gardeners in the United States have something they can be doing in the garden now. If you are in the ...

Learning how to hatch chicken eggs in an incubator is one of the most rewarding experiences on the homestead. Whether you’re starting your first flock or expanding an existing one, learning to hatch chicks in an incubator allows you to be part of the entire life cycle, from egg to chick.

If you don’t have a broody hen ready to take on the ...

Spring Homestead Reset Tasks You Should Be Doing Now

Every homesteader knows the feeling. One warm day hits in late winter, and suddenly it’s go-time. The seed catalogs are marked up. The chicks are chirping at the feed store. The garden soil is finally workable. And if you’re not careful, spring will hit you before you’ve had a chance to ...

Life as missionaries in the Congo has given Sherrill and her family an up-close look at the faithfulness of God. In this conversation, we talk about how the gospel weaves itself into Sherrill’s everyday moments: shared meals, long travels, homeschooling, ministering, and more. She shares how the Farming God’s Way curriculum is helping transform not just land, but hearts, ...

If you’ve ever looked at a jam recipe and gasped at the amount of sugar required, you’re going to love this guide to sugar-free jam.  

Recipes for traditional jams often call for equal parts fruit and sugar, sometimes four or five cups in a single batch. While sugar does help preserve and thicken, it’s absolutely possible to make...