Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #26


Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #26

Date: March 4, 2018 - March 11, 2018

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 the HomesteadersOnline Discord channel. 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:
@creationofcare, @dayleeo, @goldendawne, @hethur240, @knowledge-seeker, @leafhopperfarm, @livesustainably, @minismallholding, @mouthofthecreek, @sagescrub, @skycae, @sustainablyyours, @walkerland


Featured Article

“It’s International Women’s Day! If You’re Not Following These 10 Badass Ladies You’re Missing Out!” by @dayleeo

This past Thursday was International Women’s Day and Steemians across the platform celebrated by promoting the women of Steemit! Take a look at @dayleeo’s thoughtful shoutout in “It’s International Women’s Day! If You’re Not Following These 10 Badass Ladies You’re Missing Out!

Make sure you’re not missing out by following @dayleeo and these super Steemit women!


Featured Photo

“My Flower Gardens - Crocuses Up and Blooming!” by @hethur240

Click here to see more of @hethur240’s great garden photos!


Recipe(s)

“Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Recipe” by @walkerland

Two ingredients and endless health benefits make this “Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Recipe” by @walkerland a definite “to-do” in the kitchen!

Follow @walkerland for the simple instructions!


“Death By Lemons: Cake and Curd” by @creationofcare

This next recipe is truly one to die for (wink wink)! Check out “Death By Lemons: Cake and Curd” by @creationofcare to see how these tasty treats were made!

Follow @creationofcare for the sweet step-by-step instructions!


DIY Tutorial(s)

“How To: Homemade, Sustainable Seed Starting Medium (aka Potting Soil)” by @sagescrub

With spring making its’ subtle appearance, seed starting is on the mind and potting soil is a necessity. Look into “How To: Homemade, Sustainable Seed Starting Medium (aka Potting Soil)” by @sagescrub to see how you can use your resources!

Follow @sagescrub for this super soil tutorial!


“Building a Raised Bed With Junk Timber and Cloth Bed Update” by @mouthofthecreek

Sometimes a quickie is best (I’m talking about raised beds, shame on you)! That’s why @mouthofthecreek went about “Building a Raised Bed With Junk Timber and Cloth Bed Update” using wood from behind their house!

Follow @mouthofthecreek for the story of this simple structure!


Current Events

“Weekday Giveaway (Monday)! Landscape/Cityscape Photography Contest”by @sustainablyyours

Interested in gaining a membership share in @steembasicincome? Then check out “Weekday Giveaway (Monday)! Landscape/Cityscape Photography Contest” by @sustainablyyours for your chance to win using your best photos!

Follow @sustainablyyours to participate in their other contests including…

Tuesday Landscape/Cityscape Photography Contest
Wednesday Macro Bug Photography Contest
Thursday JUST COMMENT Contest
Friday JUST COMMENT Contest


“Preppers Curation Day- Weekly Edition 1” by @goldendawne

“In my endeavors to curate more topics under the main umbrella of homesteading, self-reliance, off-grid living and more, I will be doing a weekly post every Monday dedicated to preppers.” - @goldendawne

Check out the first installation of this new curation thread in “Preppers Curation Day- Weekly Edition 1” by @goldendawne!


Image Source - Pixabay

Follow @goldendawne for some really great curation initiatives including…

Week One: Garden Shack Curation
Embracing A Steemian & Homesteader Curation: Week 2
FRIDAY DIY DAY- CURATION 1


“Readying the Permaculture Garden for Spring” by @leafhopperfarm

With warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to start planning what you’re gonna plant! Check out how @leafhopperfarm is “Readying the Permaculture Garden for Spring!

Follow @leafhopperfarm to see the photo progress of their permaculture garden!


“Homestead Photography Contest Week #9 Winners and New Theme” by @knowledge-seeker

Spring means seeds, seeds, and more seeds! Take a photo of what your “Spring Seed Time” looks like for your chance to participate in @knowledge-seeker’s “Homestead Photography Contest Week #9 Winners and New Theme!” There are only 4 days left to enter so hop to it!

Follow @knowledge-seeker for future HomesteadingPhotography contests!


“Win SBD - The Weekly Environmental Photo Competition + last weeks winners” by @livesustainably

Three great photos by three amazing Steemians took home the SBD prize from the latest sustainable photo competition. Now it’s time to see who will win this week! Check out “Win SBD - The Weekly Environmental Photo Competition + last weeks winners” by @livesustainably to see how you can enter!

Follow @livesustainably for more great sustainable living content and contests including…

The “Taking Responsibility” Writing and Blogging Competition
The winner of the “Zero Hunger” Writing Competition


“Minismallholding Meme Challenge contest #7” by @minismallholding

These sassy sisters want to see what you can create in @minismallholding’s “Minismallholding Meme Challenge contest #7!” Get creative and make a meme for your chance to win!

Follow @minismallholding for future meme challenges!


Penny For Your Thoughts

“Stunning and Inspiring Films that Call for Action! | Film #1 | To The Ends of The Earth” by @skycae

The world is a weird place and it needs us to work together to make it a better place. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these “Stunning and Inspiring Films that Call for Action! | Film #1 | To The Ends of The Earth” by @skycae!

Follow @skycae for future film recommendations!

What social issue(s) are you willing to fight for?
Comment below to start the conversation!


That’s All Folks!

That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 13 articles by 13 different authors!

Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #27 - simply comment below (please include a link) or dm the author (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.Chat or the HomesteadersOnline Discord channel.

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, Issue #15, Issue #16, Issue #17, Issue #18, Issue #19, Issue #20, Issue #21, Issue #22, Issue #23, Issue #24, Issue #25

Follow @kiaraantonoviche and check back next Sunday to see Issue #27!

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