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Hey Fam, I had a consult recently with a gentleman who wants to get back to the land, and it really got me thinking. I saw my own intensity in him, but it reminded me that most people are just in love with the idea of the land, not the reality of it. A lot of folks have a "cold mouthpiece". They talk a great game, but when it’s time to walk it out, the action doesn't follow. Like that song by Boosie says, "You Ain't about What You Be Talking about". Counting the Cost Social

Hey, what's going on, everybody? Right now, we are physically going through a season change, transitioning from fall into winter. But just like nature changes, seasons in life change, and so do we. We have to learn to embrace that change and view it in the proper perspective. Stop Fighting the Current Life gets easier when we stop fighting change and start flowing with the transitions. Fighting against change is like fighting a current. You're going to tire yourself out and

Hey y’all! Good morning from Georgia. I wanted to take you along today because a subscriber asked me a great question: when you buy starts, do you plant them in the ground or in a bed?. Well, I’m going to give you the short answer first. As Bobby Brown says, it’s your prerogative!. You can do whatever you want to do, but today I’m going to show you exactly how I’m doing both and why. The Strategy: Onions, Space, and Spirit Right now, you’ll see that I have onions in almost ev

Hey y’all! Welcome back to the Set Apart Gardens family. Today has been a busy one, and I’m so glad you’re here to hang out with me while I get some work done. Between up-potting, tending to the chickens, and getting my hands in the dirt, there is a lot to catch up on. Getting the Foundation Right Right now, I am still hand watering because I haven't set up my irrigation yet. It is a process, but establishing these beds is the priority. I’ve been working on a bed of purple sw

Good morning, y’all! I am so excited to finally share this project with you. Lately, I’ve been sitting on the couch thinking about the hole in my pool and how hard it’s been to clean, even with pressure washing and vinegar. While searching for a replacement, I stumbled upon a website selling beautiful tin raised beds for 90% off . I managed to snag eight or nine of them, and they are going to be the perfect addition to an overgrown area of the yard that has been a nightmare

The Three Basic Necessities and the Modern Disconnect What’s going on, fam? Most people today don’t know how to provide those basic things for themselves, but back in our great-grandparents’ and our ancestors’ days, that was normal. In the past two or three generations, we’ve got a disconnect; we’ve disconnected from our food source and our basic life skills, and we have to get back to that. From Gardens to Carpentry: The Foundation of Self-Reliance There are five basic and

What’s going on, fam? Today, I want to talk about the real war. People are talking about going to war over oil, power, or politics, but the real war is with our food source. This war isn't happening in some far-off country; it’s happening right here in our grocery stores and fast-food lines. It has been going on for decades, and it is a biological, weaponized food war designed by greedy corporations to keep people obese, sick, and needy. When they have that kind of control, t

If I were the CEO of a large corporation that provides food to millions of people every year, I would stand behind my product, and I wouldn't have a problem eating it. But we recently saw a video of the McDonald’s CEO trying out a new burger, and his reaction told us everything we need to know. He didn't even call it "food"—he called it "the product". When he took a bite, it was tiny; it didn’t even look like he was appetized by it. The camera cut away before we ever saw him

What's going on, fam? Today, we are talking about a mindset that is going to change the way you look at your land, your animals, and even your trash. We’re talking about building a Zero-Waste Homestead . As a beginner, somebody who’s just getting into homesteading or wants to get into homesteading, you have to understand one fundamental truth: nothing on the homestead goes to waste . When you become a homesteader, you have to become relentlessly resourceful . The Resourceful

Shalom fam? Today, we are focusing on the backbone of self-sufficiency: Administrative Success . If you want a homestead that is successful and thriving, you have to master your records and your systems . Administrative Success : Track Everything The tip I have for you is this: Track everything. I mean, write everything down, especially the important things. You might think you can remember it all, but trust me, you want to have dates and different things you can refer back t

What is going on, fam? If you’re just getting into this or you’re looking to bring animals onto your land, you need to be ahead of the game. You can’t just go out there and buy whatever looks cute or what you saw on a "shiny" social media post. You need a strategy. We’re going to talk about how to select your stock, how to care for them when things get "uncomfortable," and how to build systems that actually work. Prioritize Your Plate First The very first thing you’ve got to

What’s going on, fam? What happens when that harvest all comes in at once? What happens when you’ve got an abundance of squash and corn, and you can’t eat it all in one sitting? If you can't store it, you're losing it. And the whole goal of this lifestyle is to be self-sufficient . How to Make Your Harvest Last Determine Your Method To be truly self-sufficient, you have to learn about food preservation and determine what method you want to use to make that food last. You’ve

What’s going on, fam?. I’m bringing you some exclusive content to help you get ahead of the game. If you’re just getting into homesteading or you’re looking to take your land to the next level, you need a real strategy for your food. We’re talking about prioritizing your food first and mastering the art of seed saving. Master Your Seeds... Stop the "Shiny Object Syndrome" When you first get out on your land, it’s easy to get what I call "shiny object syndrome" . You want to g

Building a successful homestead is a journey of continuous learning. Following the success of the first "Top 10" guide, this second installment provides additional strategies to help you transition from a beginner to a self-sufficient farmer. Tips for Every Beginner Homesteader 1. Prioritize Food First When starting, it is easy to get "shiny object syndrome" and want to grow exotic plants or pretty flowers. Instead, you should grow what you actually eat. Focus on staple veg

Hey, what’s going on, fam?. We need to have a real conversation about what it actually means to get back to the land . We are currently living in very uncertain times where the world around us feels increasingly unstable. If you look at the news or your bank account, you see it: inflation is going up , groceries and food are at an all-time high, and even gas is at an all-time high. We never truly know what the future has in store for us. Because of this uncertainty, it is

Today, I want to share a journey I recently took for the first time: butchering my own turkeys. I eat turkey all the time, but I had never processed one before, so I decided to freestyle it and show you that you can put meat in your refrigerator, too. Learning to provide for yourself and your family isn’t just a skill, it’s freedom. Preparation and Dispatch First, you have to have your workspace ready. I had the scalder going and my work area clean because a proper setup befo

Today, I got something good in store for y'all: I’m going to butcher one of my goats. I want to take y'all along on the journey so you can see how I do it and put some meat in the refrigerator for the family. Learning to provide for yourself and your family isn’t just a skill. It's freedom. Getting Started and Hanging Whether you are butchering because a certain breed isn't what you want to go forward with or just for food, it is a great learning experience. Once you have dis

Fam, I see that fire in you to step up, take control, and get back to the land. Today is chicken butcher day, and I want to show you how to butcher your own chickens because learning to provide for yourself and your family isn’t just a skill, it’s freedom. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been walking this road for a while, I’m glad you’re here. Take notes, pay attention, and get ready to learn the right way. Setting the Stage First things first: make sure you have a p

Imagine being able to buy a baby chicken and 2 to 3 months later, it’s a full-grown chicken that’s ready to go into your freezer. Well, you don’t have to imagine, I’ve written a guide for you. First, I’ll explain why we raise our own. Why We Raise Our Own The reason we wanted to raise chickens is simple: We no longer wanted the hormones and the chemicals that were injected into the chickens that come into our system and our children's systems. When you buy from the store, yo

I don’t know if y’all can see this, but this bag of hot popcorn is $4.79. I can remember 10 or 15 years ago, when this probably would have been a dollar or $1.50 . As a millennial, I remember when you could go to the store and get four bags of chips for a dollar, and the meat and vegetables were a good price, even on a budget. But today? They are scamming us . Why We Need to Get Back to the Land The Illusion of Abundance We think because we go to the grocery stores and the sh