Spring Homesteading Essentials
Getting ready for spring on your homestead doesn’t have to be overwhelming – I’ve put together a list of practical tools and supplies that are actually worth buying. These are the items I use constantly in my own garden, chicken coop, and kitchen during the busy spring season.
You don’t need every tool on this list to get started, but having the right equipment makes spring tasks so much simpler. I’ve found that the right items save time and frustration – especially during the busy planting and brooding season. Start with the basics and add as your homestead grows.
By Katie Shaw

Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.