overhead view of mini pumpkins, an orange, pinecone and leaves.

Seven Simple Practices to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

The leaves are scrumptiously changing colors and falling to the ground. The wind is blowing a crisp, comfortable breeze. The [....]

rural landscape of baja california with mountains in background

Living Options While Building Your Off Grid House on Raw Land

So, you’ve officially drank the off-grid Kool-Aid and have decided to purchase/lease a plot of land to start a homestead. [....]

two mason jars full of honey infused with elderberry and sage on top of wood chair outside

How to Make Delicious Herbal Infused Medicinal Honey!

Oh, sweet honey! It’s the universal sweet treat, a medicinal wonder, and a homesteader’s delight. It’s especially delightful collecting honey [....]

View of lavadero on Baja Homestead at sunset.

Homesteading on a Budget

By now most of us have seen those beautiful instagram or pinterest pages that feature perfect homesteads. You know, the [....]
close up of burning trash.

How To Dispose of Your Trash Off-Grid

Before moving off grid to our ranch here in Baja I assumed that there was trash pick- up everywhere in [....]
close up of ash tree

How to Deal with Pesky Gophers Damaging Your (Small) Tree

A few days ago we noticed the leaves of our Ash tree were withering and falling off. At first I [....]