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WILD-HEARTED SEEKERS
For those craving a deeper connection to nature, seasonal rhythms, and a more intentional way of living.
RESOURCEFUL MAKERS
Practical guides and creative inspiration for hands-on skills, DIY projects, and making the most of what you have.
CITY-TO-COUNTRY DREAMERS
Tips, insights, and real-life stories to help you navigate the path to a more self-sufficient, rural, or small-town lifestyle.
Not sure where to begin?
Our Learning Paths make it easy to find the guidance you need whether you're dreaming of a thriving garden, building something with your own hands, or setting off on a hike. Choose a path that feels best and start where you are!
Wild-hearted Seekers
For those craving a deeper connection to nature, seasonal rhythms, and a more intentional way of living.
Know Your Why
CATEGORY: Planning & Mindset
This article goes over tip #1 in the Planning and Mindset category of our Quick Start Guide to Homesteading: Know your why. Learn what it means to know your why, and how it’s the secret to becoming a successful homesteader.
Good Fences Make Good (Wild) Neighbors
CATEGORY:Â Home & Construction
Have you struggled with keeping wildlife like deer and rabbits out of your garden? In this video Kevin shares strategies for keeping animals out of our raised bed and container garden by thinking like an animal when constructing a fence.
Spring Tonic SoupÂ
CATEGORY:Â Food & Drink
This recipe is sure to boost the spirits and the immune system! You can make it with fresh, wild-crafted nettles or spinach.Â
The Habitat Puzzle: Every Piece CountsÂ
CATEGORY:Â Grow & Tend
We have two goals on our homestead- to produce food for ourselves and to improve habitat for wildlife. Three evergreen huckleberry plants are our most recent contribution to the latter.
Wild Notes: Kestrel Encounter
CATEGORY:Â Outdoors & Wild
Welcome to Wild Notes. In this series take a walk on the wild side with Kevin to see the natural world from the perspective of a seasoned naturalist. In this first article meet a pair of hunting American Kestrels.
All About Cottonwood Trees: Facts & Uses
CATEGORY:Â Sew & CraftÂ
In this post, Julie and Kevin introduce you to one of their favorite wild neighbors, the cottonwood tree. Learn about the species and get a recipe for using the buds.
Resourceful Makers
Practical guides and creative inspiration for hands-on skills, DIY projects, and making the most of what you have.
What is Homesteading?
CATEGORY: Planning & Mindset
Have you ever wondered what homesteading is exactly? Or how to answer the question, “Why homestead when you can just go to the grocery store?” This article covers these questions and much more.
Trick Out a Toolbox
CATEGORY:Â Home & Construction
In this video we will introduce you to the first tip in the planning and construction category of our homesteading fundamentals framework: trick out a toolbox.
Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
CATEGORY:Â Food & Drink
This is a simple recipe that’s not too sweet and celebrates the flavor of rhubarb. It’s great on meat, fish, tofu, and even as a dipping sauce!
How to Make Garden Planters Out of Stock TanksÂ
CATEGORY:Â Grow & Tend
What’s a stock tank? Why am I using them in my garden? How can they help your garden? Find out in this post!
Can Domestic Cats Help Birds?
CATEGORY:Â Outdoors & Wild
Woodpeckers can be a source of frustration for homeowners, especially during the breeding season. In this video Kevin discusses the most common conflicts that arise and offers some simple, humane solutions to reduce or eliminate these conflicts.
3 Easy Natural Cleaners (That Actually Work)
CATEGORY:Â Sew & CraftÂ
Making your own cleaning products saves money, reduces waste, and can improve indoor air quality. These 3 recipes can be made with things you probably have around the house. The best part? They actually work!
City-to-Country Dreamers
Tips, insights, and real-life stories to help you navigate the path from urban life to a more self-sufficient, rural, or small-town lifestyle.
Digging Down to Our Roots: The History of Homesteading
CATEGORY: Planning & Mindset
Homesteading is as American as apple pie. But how did this whole homesteading thing start? What were the impacts? How did it evolve over time? Join me on a deep dive into this fascinating history.
Tool Shed Tour & Tips
CATEGORY:Â Home & Construction
On today’s homestead hangout, take a tour of my tool shed! Get ideas for storage and organization in a small space.
Quick & Simple: Cast Iron Pizza
CATEGORY:Â Food & Drink
We are sharing our Saturday night tradition with you: Quick and simple cast iron pizza!
Getting Started with Container Strawberries
CATEGORY:Â Grow & Tend
Growing delicious strawberries is easy, even if you don’t have a garden! In this post, Julie walks you through how to prep and plant bare-root strawberries in containers.
Predator Prevention Fencing with a Pro
CATEGORY:Â Outdoors & Wild
Kevin and Julie join their friend Nick, a wildlife professional, to build a predator-prevention fence. This fencing style is cost-effective and manageable without fancy equipment. We walk you through the build and special features.Â
Field Trip to Hawthorn Farm
CATEGORY:Â Sew & CraftÂ
Join us for a visit to Hawthorn Farm, an 8-acre community teaching farm. Alexia shares with us how they are transforming suburbia into a permaculture paradise. Beware: lots of goat and pony footage!
Looking for something specific?
Explore our content by category to dive into exactly what you need—whether it’s growing your own food, crafting something by hand, or making your home more self-sufficient. Pick a category and start learning!
Planning & Mindset
Build a strong foundation for your journey by discovering your "why" and creating a plan that fits your life.
Home & Construction
Learn practical skills to make your home more self-sufficient, from DIY projects to everyday fixes.
Food & Drink
Get hands-on in the kitchen with homemade staples, preservation techniques, and nourishing seasonal meals.
Grow & Tend
Whether you're working with a backyard or a balcony, we’ll help you grow food and connect with local, seasonal abundance.
Outdoors & Wildlife
Gain the confidence to explore wild places, embrace the art of wildcrafting, and create a backyard that works with nature - not against it.
Sew & Craft
Rediscover the joy of making with your hands through simple, practical projects that bring beauty and function to your home and others.
Hey there Neighbor,Â
At Wild Homestead Living, we believe in making seasonal, self-sufficient sustainable living simple—whether you’re in the city, country, or somewhere in between. Founders Kevin Mack (Type 1 diabetic) and Julie Stonefelt (two-time cancer survivor) are professional naturalists dedicated to helping you create the life of your dreams.
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