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Harvesting Sugarcane At Home (And How To Process It Too!)
Sugarcane is not grown commercially in Hawai’i anymore, but you can still grow your own at home. It doesnʻt take much, I have mine growing in a little 5x5 corner of my yard and it produces plenty. Sugarcane is ready to harvest from December thru March, 12...
Getting Rid of Mosquitos on Your Off Grid Homestead
No matter where you are in the world, if you live in a tropical climate, you have probably had to deal with mosquitoes at some point. Being off-grid doesn’t eliminate mosquito problems, but there are approaches to help reduce mosquitoes. The best way to get rid of...
Growing Strawberries in Hawaii, Florida, and Other Tropical Places
My kids love strawberries. If I ever came home with some from the farmers market, they would be gone in the first 5 minutes. We decided that we needed a better supply to feed our insatiable desire. But would they grow where we live in the wet...
How Long Can You Use a Generator Continuously?
Generators are a mainstay with many homesteaders, off-grid dwellers, or people wanting to be prepared for power outages. When planning for emergency use, it is important to know how long your generator can run continuously. After all, power outages can last for a...
Can You Use Human Poop As Fertilizer?
As off grid homesteaders, weʻre always looking for ways to build more soil to grow a fertile garden, especially in the tropics where soil disappears almost overnight. Humanure is a great way to do that! The image above is composted human poop from my off grid...
Complete Guide To Growing Cassava
Cassava goes by many names, including yuca or manioc. While it may not be the most popular food in North America, it is one of the top staple foods throughout the world. Iʻve had this plant growing in my garden for many years. It should really be growing in...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
