Homesteader Magazine

08/28/2025

Vermont homeowners: meet the Oct. 15 deadline and lower your property taxes! SEVCA offers free assistance filing your Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit, and Renter Rebate claims.

Learn more https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/28/sevca-homestead-declaration-assistance/

Vermont homeowners: meet the Oct. 15 deadline and lower your property taxes! SEVCA offers free assistance filing your Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit, and Renter Rebate claims.

08/26/2025

Discover the wonder of herbs — plants with a purpose that bring fragrance, flavor, and healing to the garden. From rosemary and basil to catnip and parsley, explore how herbs enrich cooking, medicine, and daily life.

https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/26/the-wonder-of-herbs-in-the-garden/

Discover the wonder of herbs — plants with a purpose that bring fragrance, flavor, and healing to the garden. From rosemary and basil to catnip and parsley, explore how herbs enrich cooking, medicine, and daily life.

08/22/2025

Guilford inventor Roman Nemet is pioneering micro-hydropower in Vermont, using streams and brooks to generate renewable energy without dams. Learn how his turbines could help Vermont meet its clean energy goals.

Read more: https://newenglandhomesteader.com/?p=1587&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=1589

Guilford inventor Roman Nemet is pioneering micro-hydropower in Vermont, using streams and brooks to generate renewable energy without dams. Learn how his turbines could help Vermont meet its clean energy goals.

08/20/2025

Gardening expert Henry Homeyer shares how planting native trees and reducing lawns can support birds, butterflies, and pollinators in New England. Learn how to create a healthier environment for wildlife — starting in your own backyard.

https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/20/native-plants-for-pollinators-new-england/

Gardening expert Henry Homeyer shares how planting native trees and reducing lawns can support birds, butterflies, and pollinators in New England. Learn how to create a healthier environment for wildlife — starting in your own backyard.

08/14/2025

🌲 New Release for Nature Lovers! 🌲 Vermont forester Ethan Tapper has just released How to Love a Forest, a heartfelt guide to understanding, caring for, and protecting the wild spaces we cherish.

Through personal stories, science, and deep respect for nature, Ethan invites readers to see forests not just as landscapes, but as living communities we can nurture.

Available now wherever books are sold!
Learn more: https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/14/ethan-tapper-how-to-love-a-forest/

Vermont forester Ethan Tapper’s How to Love a Forest blends science and storytelling to inspire action in caring for forests in a changing world.

08/11/2025

Stay safe this summer! Protect your yard and loved ones from ticks and mosquitoes with smart gardening and prevention tips from expert Melinda Myers.

https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/11/prevent-ticks-mosquitoes-summer-outdoors/

Protect your yard and loved ones from ticks and mosquitoes with smart gardening and prevention tips from expert Melinda Myers. Stay safe this summer!

08/06/2025

Learn how to forage wild ramps responsibly in Southern Vermont. Rachael Morin shares ethics, recipes, and a powerful plea for protecting local ecosystems.

https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/08/06/sustainable-ramp-foraging-vermont-hawks-hollow/

Learn how to forage wild ramps responsibly in Southern Vermont. Rachael Morin shares ethics, recipes, and a powerful plea for protecting local ecosystems.

06/11/2025

☀️ Now Available: The Summer Issue of HOMESTEADER Magazine!

From poison ivy to poison parsnip — know what to watch out for on the trail.
🌿 Curious how Vermont’s fish restock program is going? We’ve got the scoop.
🔥 Discover tips to boost your outdoor time, plus seasonal stories to inspire your rugged lifestyle.

📖 Dive into the full issue now: https://newenglandhomesteader.com/

Your Rugged Guide to Outdoor Living

Discover New England Homesteader Magazine, your ultimate guide to rugged outdoor lifestyles in New England. Get expert tips on farming, gardening, cooking, DIY projects, and more. Join our homesteading community today!

03/24/2025

03/24/2025

Foxtails pose a hidden danger to sporting dogs, burrowing into skin and causing serious health risks. Learn how to identify and prevent foxtail-related injuries https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/03/24/sporting-dogs-foxtails/

Foxtails pose a hidden danger to sporting dogs, burrowing into skin and causing serious health risks. Learn how to identify and prevent foxtail-related injuries this hunting season.

03/24/2025

Foxtails pose a hidden danger to sporting dogs, burrowing into skin and causing serious health risks. Learn how to identify and prevent foxtail-related injuries https://newenglandhomesteader.com/2025/03/24/sporting-dogs-foxtails/

Foxtails pose a hidden danger to sporting dogs, burrowing into skin and causing serious health risks. Learn how to identify and prevent foxtail-related injuries this hunting season.

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays from New England Homesteader Magazine! ❄️🌿 This season, we celebrate the warmth of home, the joy of sustainable living, and the spirit of self-sufficiency. Wishing you a peaceful holiday filled with family, nature, and cozy moments. Here’s to a New Year of growth, harvests, and homesteading adventures! 🌾✨