Rebekah Pierce

Rebekah is a homesteader and English school teacher from Ohio. On her journey to transition to full-time writing and self-sufficiency, Rebekah is raising chickens, sheep, and growing tons of veggies, particularly zucchini, in her giant greenhouse.

How To Live Without Electricity for the Rest of Your Life

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There are many reasons people choose to live without electricity. For some, it’s simply because they choose to live remotely and no electricity is available. For others, it’s a conscious choice to be more self-sufficient. Regardless of the reason, living without electricity involves some sacrifices and a lot of hard work – but it’s definitely … Read more

Growing Amaranth for Survival

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If you’re looking to build a stockpile of food for “just in case,” amaranth is one of the smartest kinds of foods to have on hand. A grain crop, amaranth can also be harvested as a leafy green. In addition to serving as an abundant food source, it provides many other benefits in a survival … Read more

How to Make Soil Fertile: 40 Easy Ways

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It can be difficult to grow vegetables and other plants if your soil is lacking in vital nutrients. While most soil contains everything plants need to be healthy, over time, that soil can be overworked and the nutrients depleted, so that very little life exists. Here are some of the easiest ways to improve the … Read more