Did you know that one of the most prolific fruit trees is the jackfruit? Not only are these massive fruits the largest that grow on trees, but a single tree can produce over 150 fruits each year! With such an abundance of fruit, it is certainly worth it to grow your...
The rainy season in the tropics provides an abundance of rainwater. And if youʻre like me, you try to save every drop that falls in storage tanks, buckets, garbage cans, whatever you can find to store it. But for how long can you keep that rainwater...
One of my ongoing goals is to reduce how much food I buy and increase how much I grow. One of the best investments you can make on your homestead is planting fruit trees. There are so many options of fruits to grow in tropical locations and one of the more...
Macadamia nuts are the most expensive nuts in the world which might give the impression that macadamia trees are difficult to grow. But in reality, while it does take a great deal of patience to grow a macadamia tree, it does not take a great deal of effort. Macadamia...
One taste of the unique, sweet abiu fruit and you’ll want to plant your own abiu tree, stat! Since abiu is native to the tropical areas of South America, it is fairly easy to grow your own abiu in Hawai’i or other warm climates. Here’s how. To...
When I first went off grid, I remember a neighbor asking me if I needed an old-fashioned washboard to scrub my clothes. Actually, I did for the first few years, until I finally built my solar system up enough to power an energy-efficient laundry machine. A small,...
When determining the best place in the US to live off-grid, it’s not just about where it is legal to live off-grid – you have to look at all the essential factors that are involved, too. Are you allowed to collect rainwater? What about building temporary...
If you have a dream of going off grid, don’t let finances be an obstacle to starting off. What most people get hung up on is the cost, theyʻre always reaching to save enough. It doesnʻt have to be that way. There are creative ways to...
Bamboo makes for great building material because the poles are sturdy, easy to build with, and the bamboo plant is one of the most sustainable on earth. The main drawbacks to building with bamboo, though, are how to maintain it and protect against weather, UV rays and...
Generators provide a quick and reliable power supply for homesteaders. Whether you use a generator for primary use or use one only as a back-up option, you have to be aware of the safety risks. There are serious hazards to operating generators and I am going to break...
