70+ SKILLS FOR GREATER SELF-RELIANCE
Our modern world is filled with conveniences, consumer products, and technologies that make our lives incredibly easy. Very few of the skills which would have been commonplace…
AREOGARDEN HARVEST REVIEW: MY HONEST OPINION AFTER 2 MONTHS USING AN AREOGARDEN
It’s now been roughly two months since I began using my AreoGarden and I thought I’d share my thoughts and experiences…
RAISING COTURNIX QUAIL FOR MEAT
Raising Coturnix quail is growing in popularity, and for good reason. They are small, easy-to-care-for birds that provide a source of…
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT?
With a growing movement towards homesteading, off-grid, and DIY lifestyles, self-sufficiency is a term I’m seeing more…
THE 10 ESSENTIALS FOR ANY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Safety should be top of mind any time you head outside, whether you’re hiking, biking, backpacking, camping…
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE EVERY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Whether you’re heading out on a quick hike with friends or tackling a multi-day paddling trip solo, there are a few things you should do before every outdoor…
MY COMPLETE DIY FIRST AID KIT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
I run through what’s in my first aid kit and important things to keep in mind when building out a first aid kit for yourself.
WHERE TO FIND FERTILE QUAIL EGGS FOR HATCHING IN CANADA
If you’re looking to hatch out a brood of quail, you might be wondering the best place to source fertile quail eggs for hatching.
RAISING QUAIL FOR EGGS
One of the greatest benefits to raising quail is the supply of fresh, delicious, and nutritious eggs that they provide…
HOW TO OCCUPY A DOG WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD
Whether it’s -30, raining buckets, or blowing a gale, we all know what it’s like to be stuck inside with a bored, antsy dog…
12 SKILLS. 12 CHALLENGES. 0 RESOLUTIONS. A NEW APPROACH TO THE NEW YEAR
I recently saw a post where someone was laying out their annual calendar by planning a new skill to learn and practice each month…
WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Permaculture has become quite a buzzword lately, especially among the homesteading, off-grid and gardening groups I frequent…
OUR FAVOURITE CANINE ENRICHMENT FEEDERS
I came across the idea of enrichment-style feeding for dogs quite a few years ago and have since tried out a number of different enrichment…
CANINE ENRICHMENT FOR HIGH-ENERGY DOGS
Owners of high-energy dogs often fall into the trap of thinking that endless amounts of physical exercise is the one and only way to tire them…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING QUAIL
Quail are a small bird which are becoming more and more popular as an option for a backyard flock…