arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 6 years agoNew year, new opportunities and a new websiteI hope you've had a really nice christmas and new years eve! We've spent the entire holiday at home, in sweat pants.…arcticgarden (56)in #cabin • 6 years agoCabin time and bread in a skilletThere isn't much that can compete with a trip to our off grid cabin. My hubby was home for a few days last week and…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 6 years agoWinter will be here soonLast winter we made a real effort at lowering our electric bill. We turned down the electric heat to a minimum and…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 6 years agoLong time no seeI wasn't all that sure that I would return to steemit, but I really miss writing. I have a new website that I've been…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoMore sourdough breadThis is the first time I felt really good about the sourdough bread I've made. I didn't get it to rise all that much…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoIt's all about the pork and a slicer.I've cured bacon once before and it turned out to be the best bacon we've ever had so the last time we went to the…arcticgarden resteemedsotall (49)in #homesteading • 7 years agoSotall Directory of Homesteading, Survival, Foraging How to Posts 57th editionSotall.org is the community website and directory to teach people how to survive, thrive and be prepared no matter…arcticgarden resteemedunclehermit (54)in #life • 7 years agoInexpensive survival basicsInexpensive survival basics While I wouldn't call myself a prepper and I'm not an expert in survival, I have…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoFirst time making sourdough breadOne of the things I've wanted to do for a very long time is sourdough bread. Yesterday I made my first two loaves of…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoUpdate on the wonderful wonderbag, canning and power bills!I got myself a big cup of coffee and the fire is going in the wood stove this morning. Best time to get some time to…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoHomemade hot dog and hamburger buns!Yesterday I got up, had some coffee, drove the kids to school, had some more coffee and then I started to bake! I had…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoSimple ways to use less energy and stay comfortable!This winter we didn't just start heating our house with wood, it also gave me the idea to reduce the need for…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoCanned chicken and doing dishes!Time for a little update on the things I'm up to! There's some progress in how we plan to set up our food storage and…arcticgarden resteemedwalkerland (64)in #homesteading • 7 years agoWhat is life like as a homesteader? Walkerland EditionLiving the “good life” means something different for everyone. For us it means growing and nurturing other aspects of…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoWinter, vikings and a kerosene lanternI've been taking a long break from the world on internet. It's both rewarding and educational, but I tend to forget…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoMerry Christmas!A Christmas card from Sweden! I hope you have a wonderful holiday. //Sarcticgarden resteemedcuriosit (50)in #architecture • 7 years agoPassive Houses - what makes them passive?Passive House, by definition provided by Passive House Institute, is a building that need no more than 15 kWh/m2 x…arcticgarden (56)in #crafts • 7 years agoSnowman and christmas wishesI've washed some of the wool I got and started carding samples of it. It's absolutely amazing. I got two fleeces that…arcticgarden (56)in #spinning • 7 years agoSpinning yarn, part 3I finally had the chance to get my daughter to help me so that I could make one more video, about plying, so that I…arcticgarden (56)in #homesteading • 7 years agoCuring bacon and rendering lard!This is just silly. I got so many things that I want to do a post about that I don't get any posts done at all! I'm…