Thinking about starting a homestead but worried about the cost? Building a homestead can feel overwhelming, especially for families trying to make it work on a limited budget. But here’s the good news ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

We’ve used a number of ways to harvest hay for our animals. All on them have been on the cheap. We own no hay fields, but that hasn’t stopped us from harvesting small grass plots and the occasional ...