Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #15
Date: December 10, 2017 - December 17, 2017
Introduction
Welcome to the official Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (#WHN)! This newsletter will be released each Sunday with a detailed exposition of the previous week’s homesteading articles.
Mission
The goal of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter is to increase awareness and support of the Steemit homesteading community!
Submissions
In order to recommend articles for future WHN issues, the following guidelines must be adhered to:
- The article must be related to homesteading, prepping, farming & agriculture, sustainability, nature & environment, and/or gardening.
- The article must be published between the newsletter’s respective dates (Sunday to Sunday).
- The article must be original material. Any plagiarized articles will be blocked and future submissions from the corresponding account will be banned.
To submit a recommendation, simply comment on the most recent WHN article (please include a link) or dm the author (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.chat or SteemitHomesteaders.Slack. You may submit your own articles as well!
NOTE: All articles MUST have permission granted from the author to include them in the newsletter. To expedite this process in the future, you may comment below with “I give you indefinite permission to include my articles in future newsletters!” Thank you in advance!
Featured Authors
Featured authors of this WHN issue include:
@bettertogether, @brimwoodfarm, @bushkill, @daddykirbs, @donnadavisart, @flemingfarm, @gardengirlcanada, @hethur240, @kiaraantonoviche, @kokibyivana, @minismallholding, @mother2chicks, @pennsif, @projectdiaries, @slhomestead, @wholesomeroots
All photos, quotes, and articles belong to each respective linked author. Permission to repost and link these articles has been obtained from each respective linked author.
Featured Article
“Barry The Bee - Steemit’s Pollinator Advocate and Mascot! - The Importance of Winter Nectar Sources” by @wholesomeroots
Barry the Bee has flown from North Carolina all the way to GEORGIA, USA! He is thoroughly enjoying his stay with @wholesomeroots who graciously allowed our favorite pollinator to ‘co-host’ an adorable vlog in her article “Barry The Bee - Steemit’s Pollinator Advocate and Mascot! - The Importance of Winter Nectar Sources!” Barry the Bee even made a few new insect friends along the way!
Follow @wholesomeroots to see where Barry The Bee is buzzing off to next and upvote to help promote the importance of our pollinators!
Don’t miss another vlog - subscribe to @wholesomeroots on Youtube!
Featured Photo
“Hoarfrost around the farm” by @flemingfarm
Click here to see more amazing photos from @fleminfarm!
DIY Tutorial(s)
“How to: Make Homemade Insecticide (A Complete Step by Step Guide)” by @projectdiaries
Everyone has to deal with pests nibbling their plants at some point so it’s best to be prepared for when that time comes! Learn “How to: Make Homemade Insecticide (A Complete Step by Step Guide)” with the help of @projectdiaries!
Follow @projectdiaries for more DIY tutorials and upvote!
“Finishing the Wood Stove HEAT SHIELD [VIDEO]” by @slhomestead
Keep warm this winter! If you have a wood stove, this article is for you! Watch “Finishing the Wood Stove HEAT SHIELD [VIDEO]” by @slhomestead to see the finishing touches on this hot new project!
Follow @slhomestead to see the full video and send them an upvote for a job well done!
Recipe(s)
“CHRISTMAS BAKING…..Festive…Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls…..My Families Favorite….Easy” by @gardengirlcanada
Christmas is right around the corner and I don’t know about you but personally I believe festivities mean feasting! Check out “CHRISTMAS BAKING…..Festive…Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls…..My Families Favorite….Easy” by @gardengirlcanada to see how to make this delicious dessert!
Follow @gardengirlcanada for the recipe and upvote these tasty treats!
“How to Make Fermented Hot Sauce - This Fresh Batch Is AMAZING” by @daddykirbs
Need something more to warm you up this winter?? Check out “How to Make Fermented Hot Sauce - This Fresh Batch Is AMAZING” by @daddykirbs to add a pop of peppers to your diet!
Follow @daddykirbs to see the detailed instructional video and don’t forget to upvote!
Current Events
“My Greenhouse - Plans for Next Spring - Heirloom Cilantro” by @hethur240
Though the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing more delightful than planning your spring garden! That’s exactly what @hethur240 has been doing in a recent series of articles, including “My Greenhouse - Plans for Next Spring - Heirloom Cilantro!” What are you planning on planting?!
Follow @hethur240 to see what else they have in store for spring!
“Fuss & Feathers Homestead Update” by @mother2chicks
What’s going on over at Fuss & Feathers? Besides the Weekly Chicken Gazette, @mother2chicks has recently posted a “Fuss & Feathers Homestead Update!” Check out new mulch, blooming Camelias, and much more!
Follow @mother2chicks to see what’s going on! Check out the Weekly Chicken Gazette Issue #21 while you’re at it!
“Handcrafted Natural and Organic Non-Toxic Cosmetics Giveaway” by @kokibyivana
What’s better than free stuff?? When that stuff is organic, non-toxic, and handmade with love ! Jump on this chance to win a top selling cosmetic product by checking out “Handcrafted Natural and Organic Non-Toxic Cosmetics Giveaway” by @kokibyivana!
Follow @kokibyivana to see the rules for entry and get your submission in by December 18, 2017, at 6:00 pm!
“When the FOX comes calling…” by @brimwoodfarm
Winter can be pretty harsh especially when predators look to our homesteads for their prey. Unfortunately @brimwoodfarm experienced this first hand in “When the FOX comes calling…”
Follow @brimwoodfarm to see how the homestead recovers and send a consolatory upvote!
“Beekeeping For Everyone! - Introduction” by @bushkill
With Barry the Bee buzzing around promoting pollinators, it’s the perfect time to learn the art of beekeeping! Check out “Beekeeping For Everyone! - Introduction” by @bushkill to see the new educational series!
Follow @bushkill for future articles and don’t forget to upvote!
“Look out Quail, My chickens are joining the Egg laying group!” by @donnadavisart
Sometimes bigger is better… especially when it comes to new bantam eggs for breakfast! Check out “Look out Quail, My chickens are joining the Egg laying group!” by @donnadavisart to see the exciting announcement of new laying hens!
Follow @donnadavisart to stay posted and send them a congratulatory upvote!
“SteemCommerce - Businesses accepting payment in steem (v 1 @ 15 December 2017)” by @pennsif
With the rise of value in cryptocurrency, our world here on Steemit is changing. Luckily, @pennsif has got our backs with a helpful list of “SteemCommerce - Businesses accepting payment in steem (v 1 @ 15 December 2017)!”
Follow @pennsif to stay informed and see the future updates!
“Steemit “HomesteadingChallenge” #6 - Theme Announcement and Rules - SBD Reward for Winner!” by @kiaraantonoviche
That’s right, another homesteading challenge is underway and you have a chance to be the lucky winner of the entire SBD reward! Check out “Steemit “HomesteadingChallenge” #6 - Theme Announcement and Rules - SBD Reward for Winner!” by @kiaraantonoviche to see the rules of entry!
Follow @kiaraantonoviche and get your submissions in by 11:00 PM (CDT) [UTC offset: UTC -5] on Friday, December 22, 2017!
“Developing Raw Land to a Homestead - Part 1” by @bettertogether
What is the key to “Developing Raw Land to a Homestead - Part 1” according to @bettertogether? Friends and the exchange of labor for hot dogs and smores! See what working together can accomplish in the video!
Follow @bettertogether to see the continuing land development and send them an upvote for good luck!
Find Part Two here!
Penny For Your Thoughts
“Taking Back Control of Our Food Production: The Cattle Conundrum” by @minismallholding
With Christmas feasts around the corner, @minismallholding brings to attention a relevant question - can that [cattle] industry change to a more humane one? Check out “Taking Back Control of Our Food Production: The Cattle Conundrum” to give your two cents!
Follow @minismallholding to start the discussion and upvote if you are hopeful that we have the power to make a change!
That’s All Folks!
That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 16 articles by 16 different authors!
Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #16 - simply comment below (please include a link) or dm the author (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.Chat or SteemitHomesteaders.Slack.
Don’t forget to show your support and appreciation to the original authors of these articles by following, upvoting, and resteeming their work!
All photos, quotes, and articles belong to each respective linked author. Permission to repost and link these articles has been obtained from each respective linked author.
Cover photo (modified by @kiaraantonoviche) from Pexels and used under the CC0 license.
PREVIOUS WEEKLY HOMESTEADING NEWSLETTERS:
Issue #1, Issue #2, Issue #3, Issue #4, Issue #5, Issue #6, Issue #7, Issue #8, Issue #9, Issue #10, Issue #11, Issue #12, Issue #13, Issue #14
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