Experimental Homesteader is all about embracing self-sufficiency through homesteading, prepping, food preservation, DIY projects, crafts, and animal husbandry. Readers love the practical, hands-on advice that makes everything from mastering sourdough to preserving the harvest feel achievable. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned homesteader, you'll find real-life tips to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle!
Top 8 Posts
With rising food costs and a push for sustainability, homesteading, prepping, and food preservation are more popular than ever. These posts offer practical tips to help you grow, preserve, and create more from scratch, making self-sufficiency easier for everyone!
- Harvesting Beauty: Edible Flowers for Your Fall Homestead Feast
- Easy DIY Antique Milk Can Fall Floral Flower Arrangements
- Fall Decorating DIY Ideas
- Apple Canning Recipes
- Crescent Rolls Apple Pie Filling Dessert Recipe
- Refresh Your Home With Rustic Interior Decorating
- Festive Fall Table Decorations With A Faux Pumpkin
- DIY Fall Flower Arrangement
National Prepping Month
Get ready for anything with National Prepping Month! This category covers essential preparedness strategies, including a 30-day prepping challenge, emergency drills, bug-out bag essentials, and self-defense techniques. Learn off-grid survival skills, food storage methods, and crisis preparedness to build resilience and self-sufficiency in any situation.
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Homesteader Lifestyle: Embrace Sustainable Living and Self-Sufficiency
Learn practical, step-by-step tips for self-sufficiency with easy DIY projects, homesteading skills, and sustainable living advice. These posts help you become more independent, from growing your own food to making everyday essentials from scratch. Start your journey to a more self-reliant lifestyle today!
Prepping & Survival: Essential Skills for Emergency Preparedness
Prepare for the unexpected with practical prepping and survival tips focused on self-sufficiency and readiness. These posts cover food storage, emergency planning, and essential survival skills to help you stay prepared in any situation. Take control of your future with smart, sustainable prepping strategies!
Animal Husbandry: Raising & Caring for Small Livestock
Learn how to care for small livestock with practical tips on feeding, health, and daily management. These posts help you raise happy, productive livestock while keeping your homestead running smoothly. From housing to nutrition, get the advice you need for healthy, thriving animals!
About Sheri Ann Richerson
Welcome to Experimental Homesteader! I’m Sheri Ann Richerson, a passionate homesteader, gardener, and author with years of experience in self-sufficiency, food preservation, and DIY living. Here, you’ll find delicious homemade recipes—from traditional canning and preserving methods to hearty homestead meals made from scratch. But that’s not all! We also dive into homesteading, prepping, crafts, DIY projects, and animal husbandry, sharing practical tips to help you live a more self-sufficient life. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to use garden-fresh produce, master sourdough baking, or care for your livestock, you’re in the right place!
Elegant Cooking: Cast Iron, Instant Pot & Sous Vide Recipes
Elevate homestead cooking with elegant, from-scratch recipes that blend rustic simplicity with gourmet flavors. These recipes showcase homegrown ingredients and timeless techniques to create delicious, farm-fresh meals. Bring sophistication to your table with wholesome, homesteader-inspired dishes!
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Food Preservation: Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating & Food Storage
Preserve food longer with expert tips on canning, dehydrating, freezing, and freeze-drying. These posts help you extend your harvest, reduce waste, and keep your pantry stocked year-round. Enjoy the benefits of homemade, long-term food storage!
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Crafty Creations: Handmade DIY Projects & Homestead Crafts
Get creative with homesteader-inspired crafts that are practical, fun, and sustainable. These posts feature DIY projects, handmade gifts, and rustic decor ideas to add a personal touch to your home. Embrace creativity while making useful, beautiful items from scratch!
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Podcast Episodes
Life on the homestead is full of surprises, challenges, and little victories. In each podcast episode, I share real stories, tips, and lessons learned along the way - from food preservation to raising animals, gardening, prepping, and everything in between. Pull up a chair and join me for honest conversations about simple living and self-sufficiency.
Recent Recipes
Discover our latest homesteader recipes, from scratch-made meals to creative ways to use homegrown ingredients. These recipes focus on wholesome, delicious dishes that bring farm-fresh flavors to your table. Try something new and enjoy homemade cooking at its best!
Recently Updated Posts
Check out our recently updated posts with fresh tips, new insights, and the latest homesteading advice. From self-sufficiency to DIY projects, these updates keep you informed and inspired. Stay up to date with the best in homesteading, prepping, and food preservation!
