If your veggie patch could talk, it would probably say, “Hey, can I get a blanket over here?” That’s basically what mulch is — a cozy cover for your soil that keeps it comfy, nourished, and … Continue Reading about Mulch Magic: How to Pick the Perfect Blanket for Your Veggie Garden
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Homestead BBQ: Unique Summer Recipes with Fresh Garden Produce
Late June brings a vibrant harvest to your homestead garden, perfect for firing up a homestead BBQ. Romaine lettuce, green beans, radishes, … Continue Reading about Homestead BBQ: Unique Summer Recipes with Fresh Garden Produce

Top Homesteading Trends in 2025
Top Homesteading Trends in 2025: What’s Buzzing in the Community Hey there, homesteaders and curious folks! If you’re wondering … Continue Reading about Top Homesteading Trends in 2025

Hantavirus Prevention Tips for Homesteaders
Hey homesteaders! If you’re living that off-grid, close-to-nature life, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of critters. But there’s … Continue Reading about Hantavirus Prevention Tips for Homesteaders

Grow Sunflowers Easily: Brighten Your Homestead Today
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a homesteader’s dream—vibrant, hardy, and incredibly versatile. If you want to grow sunflowers on your … Continue Reading about Grow Sunflowers Easily: Brighten Your Homestead Today
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COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd
Your eyes, unfortunately, do not deceive you. According to researchers, COVID-19 has hit even our secluded woodlands. A survey conducted by the U.S. … Continue Reading about COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd

5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make
Death on the homestead is commonplace. Sometimes it's planned but many times it is not. And that’s one reason why most kids who grow up on a farm … Continue Reading about 5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make

Guinea Hen How-To: Part One
Welcome to Current Homesteading, your resource for all things related to your homestead. From gardening to guinea hens and fencing to fish, we will … Continue Reading about Guinea Hen How-To: Part One

Opossum Primer
Opossums. Some folks love them and some hate them, but should you really allow them to hang around your homestead? As it turns out, these oft-derided … Continue Reading about Opossum Primer

Snakehandling 101
No, this isn’t the introductory paragraph to a turn-of-the-century, “snakehandling” cult brochure. Nor will it teach you how to go into the outback … Continue Reading about Snakehandling 101

Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods
Do you guys wanna go see a dead body? Anyone over 40 years old remembers the movie "Stand By Me," and secretly wanted to find a dead body as a kid. … Continue Reading about Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods