• [Off-Grid Year Two] Raising Chickens, Ducks, or Other Feathered Freeloaders

    The guide highlights the joys and challenges of raising poultry off-grid. It discusses selecting chickens, ducks, or other birds, building secure housing, maintaining their diet and cleanliness, and protecting them from predators. Emphasizing their chaotic nature, it advises patience and commitment while noting the rewards of fresh eggs and companionship.


  • [Off-Grid Year Two] Expanding Your Garden: How to Grow More Than Just Zucchini

    In Year Two of off-grid gardening, the focus shifts from survival to abundance. Expand your garden by understanding your environment, designing efficiently, and diversifying crops. Implement pest prevention strategies and consider storage for produce. Keeping a garden journal and evolving your methods is crucial for successful and sustainable growth.


  • [First Year Off-Grid] Growing Food in Year One: Failures, First Harvests, and Lessons in Humility

    In the first year of off-grid gardening, expect challenges like pests, poor soil, and wilting plants. Start small, focusing on survival rather than abundance. Embrace failures and learn from them, celebrating small triumphs. Though harvests might be less than ideal, the journey is rewarding and teaches resilience in growing your own food.


  • [Off-Grid Beginner Guide] Cooking: What It’s Like to Cook With Fire, Cast Iron, and Mild Panic

    “Off-Grid 101: Beginner Guide #8” explores the challenges and realities of cooking without modern conveniences. It covers various cooking methods, essential tools, and the learning curve involved. Readers are introduced to off-grid cooking’s hardships and humor, emphasizing resilience and adaptability while navigating food storage and outdoor cooking in harsh conditions.


  • [Off-Grid Beginner Guide] Beginner Gardening Off-Grid: Why Your First Harvest Will Probably Suck (And That’s OK)

    Off-grid gardening presents challenges, from deceptive soil to plant mortality. Beginners should start small, choose reliable plants, and focus on essential tools. Embrace composting and protect gardens from wildlife. The journey involves failures and lessons, ultimately leading to a victorious harvest, despite initial struggles. It’s about learning and growth, not perfection.