No matter where we live, there is a small predator looking for a way to steal something from your off grid homestead.  For me in Hawai’i, it’s mongoose and rats, for you it might be...

If you are interested in raising sheep on your homestead, it is important to give a great deal of thought to the breed of sheep. If you think sheep always have wool, then think again! Hair sheep are...

When I got my first sheep, I was mostly thinking about their food and shelter, I didn’t really consider their feet. Now that I’ve been raising hair sheep for the past 6 years I have learned...

Just because I decided to go off-grid doesn’t mean I gave up modern appliances like a refrigerator or computer. You can still enjoy conveniences while off-grid by using a generator. There are...

One of my favorite plants to grow on my homestead in Hawai’i is bamboo.  It has so many uses. I especially like it because it allows me to earn a small income.   Not with the bamboo...

As an off grid homesteader, you’re always looking for ways to use the natural resources around you to enhance your garden.   If you are lucky enough to live by the ocean, I bet you’ve...