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Welcome to the Homestead Library – a growing collection of free printables, guides, checklists, recipes, gardening resources, preservation information and other helpful tools for creating a more self-sufficient home.
Everything here is designed to be practical, useful and easy to save, print and come back to whenever you need it. Whether you're growing your own food, preserving the harvest, stocking the pantry or simply learning new homestead skills, I hope you find something here that makes the process a little easier.
New resources are added regularly, so be sure to check back often.
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Download the USDA's free reference guide to home canning, covering equipment, preparation, processing methods, and tested recipes. Keep it handy when planning your next batch of fruits, vegetables, pickles, jams, or other pantry staples.
Get ready for your next preserving day with ForJars canning lids, tools, and supplies. Whether you’re putting up seasonal favorites or stocking your pantry one batch at a time, browse the collection to find what you need. Be sure to use code PLOT10 for 10% off your entire order!
Keep track of what you fed, when you fed it, and how your plants responded. This free printable gives you a place to record fertilizer types, application amounts, observations, and the next planned feeding so you can build a useful record throughout the growing season.
Explore my Amazon collection of plant feeding and watering supplies. Find options to help you organize a care routine for your containers, raised beds, and garden.
Explore vegetable, herb, and flower combinations to consider when planning your beds. Use this free printable as a starting point for a more varied garden, adapting each combination to your plants’ spacing, sunlight, and watering needs.
Make room for a little homegrown flavor in your cup. Explore familiar tea-garden plants such as mint, lemon balm, and chamomile, with growing notes and flavor inspiration to help you plan your own collection.
Bring fresh flavor closer to your kitchen with this free herb reference. Explore familiar favorites such as basil, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, with growing notes and ideas for using your harvest in everyday meals.
Plan a garden with beauty and purpose. This free guide introduces flowers such as nasturtiums, calendula, zinnias, and sunflowers to consider alongside your vegetables or in dedicated flower beds.
Turn your tomato powder into an everyday kitchen ingredient with this free printable reference. Find starting ratios for making tomato paste, sauce, juice, and pizza sauce, then adjust the water to reach the consistency you prefer. Keep a copy near your pantry for quick reference.
Get to know your beef from chuck to brisket with this free printable guide. See where familiar cuts come from and keep it handy when shopping, planning meals, or sorting a bulk beef order. Whether you’re buying a few steaks or stocking the freezer with a quarter cow, it’s a useful reference for making sense of the cuts.ion here...