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Gardening, food preservation, cooking, chickens, and self-sufficient living in East Texas
Tips, recipes, and old-fashioned skills for modern homesteaders
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05/28/2026

Ever heard of a BoDARK tree? Around Texas and the South, this old-fashioned tree has quite the history!

Also known as Osage Orange or Horse Apple, the BoDARK tree was famous for making some of the toughest fence posts around. Folks say the wood is so hard it can dull a chainsaw fast! 🔥🪵

From old homesteads and hedge rows to natural pest myths and firewood stories, this tree has been part of country living for generations. If you grew up in Texas, chances are you’ve seen those big green “brain-looking” fruits laying in the yard. 😄

I put together a full article sharing the history, uses, and fun facts about this legendary Texas tree. 👇

https://texashomesteader.com/what-is-bodark/

Have you ever had a BoDARK tree on your property? Tell me your stories in the comments! 👇🌳

05/27/2026

Looking for a simple, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and perfect for healthy eating goals? This Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss Recipe is one of my favorite homestead-style soups! 🍲

It’s hearty, budget-friendly, easy to make, and loaded with fresh vegetables. Whether you’re trying to eat lighter, stretch your grocery budget, or just want a warm bowl of comfort food, this soup checks all the boxes. ❤️

✅ Easy ingredients
✅ Big batch friendly
✅ Great for meal prep
✅ Naturally low calorie
✅ Full of homestyle flavor

Perfect for chilly evenings, garden harvest season, or anytime you need a healthy reset! 🌱

Grab the full recipe here 👇 https://texashomesteader.com/cabbage-soup-for-weight-loss-recipe/

05/23/2026

Y’all ever make homemade comfrey salve? 🌿🫙

For generations, folks have used comfrey around the homestead for soothing dry skin, rough hands, and everyday aches after long days outside. Around here, it’s one of those old-fashioned remedies that still has a place in the cabinet today.

I put together my full homemade comfrey salve recipe with:

🌿 Ingredients
🌿 Step-by-step instructions
🌿 Storage tips
🌿 Homestead uses
🌿 Safety information

If you enjoy learning the old ways and making things yourself, you’ll probably love this one 👇

👉 https://texashomesteader.com/comfrey-salve-recipe/

Have you ever grown comfrey on your homestead? 👀👇

05/01/2026

There’s just something about fresh, homemade dinner rolls straight out of the oven… 🧈🍞

Soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth good — these are the kind of rolls that disappear FAST at the dinner table (especially with a little butter 👀).

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own from scratch, this recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and perfect for any meal — Sunday dinner, holidays, or just because!

👉 Get the full recipe here: https://texashomesteader.com/soft-homemade-dinner-rolls-recipe/

Y’all let me know… do you like your rolls plain, buttery, or with honey? 🍯👇

04/26/2026

Y’all… I bet most people in Texas have NEVER seen one of these 👀🐾

This is what a **baby armadillo (Texas tank pup)** actually looks like… and it’s wild how different they are from the grown ones!

Soft shell… pink nose… big ears… and those tiny claws already ready to dig 😳

And here’s something crazy — armadillos almost always have **FOUR identical babies at a time** 🤯

If you ever find one, chances are there’s more nearby!

I put together a full post with photos + facts + what to do if you find one on your homestead 👇

👉 https://texashomesteader.com/what-a-baby-armadillo-looks-like/

Would you leave it alone… or be tempted to pick it up? 😂👇

04/20/2026

If you love good food made simple, y’all need to check this out 👇

I’ve been putting together some of my favorite easy, homemade recipes over at my other site 👉 RecipesMania.com

From comfort food classics to quick weeknight meals and sweet treats, it’s all about real food you can make right at home 🍳

Perfect for busy families, homesteaders, or anyone who just loves to cook without all the fuss.

👉 Take a look here: https://recipesmania.com

Let me know what you try first! 👇

04/17/2026

🐻 He’s baaaack… and this time, East Texas is paying attention!

A black bear has been spotted again in Anderson & Cherokee Counties—and may be the first to **overwinter here in over 50 years** 😳🌲

Now before you panic… this is actually a sign of a **healthy, recovering ecosystem**. But it DOES mean us homesteaders need to stay sharp.

👉 Secure your feed
👉 Protect your chickens
👉 Don’t leave food out
👉 Stay aware, not scared

This young bear is still shy (good news), but once they find easy food… they remember it.

I put together a full guide on what this means for folks like us in East Texas https://texashomesteader.com/black-bears-in-east-texas/

Living with the land means sometimes sharing it too… even with the big ones 🐻

04/15/2026

🌱 A Simple Way to Kill Weeds Naturally (Without Harsh Chemicals)

Weeds seem to pop up everywhere — gardens, driveways, sidewalks, and around the homestead. But you don’t always need store-bought herbicides to deal with them.

There are simple, natural solutions that many homesteaders use to control w**ds effectively while keeping things safer for pets, soil, and the environment.

In this guide, you’ll learn:
✔ A powerful homemade w**d killer recipe
✔ Why common household ingredients work so well
✔ Where natural w**d killers work best
✔ Tips to keep w**ds from coming back

If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to tackle w**ds around your property, this is worth trying.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://texashomesteader.com/kill-w**ds-naturally/

💬 What’s the worst place w**ds pop up around your property?

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