Eight Rod Homestead

Eight Rod Homestead Welcome to Eight Rod Homestead. Come share our homesteading journey to be more self-sufficient.

Learn how to preserve your harvest, cook from scratch, and build your homesteading skills!

08/02/2026

Where are my chicken lovers?? Hannaford has split breast on sale again!! With a little patience, sharp knife, and some time you can have deboned chicken ready for the freezer!!!

07/31/2026

Happy Friday!!! Today I am in the kitchen making a double batch of beans in the instapot! Once cooled portioned out for the freezer. My order from Redmond Agriculture is coming today and I cannot wait to share later!!

Some cool things coming in at the homestead!! Last year I purchased 2 cherry trees from Fedco Seeds tree sale and by gol...
06/18/2026

Some cool things coming in at the homestead!! Last year I purchased 2 cherry trees from Fedco Seeds tree sale and by golly they got some fruit on them year 2!!! I put a 3d printed tulip/wind spinner in my raised bed and was surprised to find this teeny tiny asparagus!! I started this from bare roots from a discount box store!! They looked beyond dead, however 4 weeks later I am seeing some life!!

05/11/2026

Welcome to Eight Rod Homestead.. I am Melissa and I am passionate about preserving food for my family!!! Have questions? Ask!!

05/11/2026

Welcome to my little corner of homestead life.

Here I will be sharing gardening tips, from scratch recipes, canning projects, seasonal inspiration, and everyday moments from the kitchen and garden.

Whether you grow on a sill box, on a deck, small backyard garden or dream of a full homestead, you’re welcome here.

Follow along for:

Gardening tips
Homemade meals
Food preservation
Seasonal projects
Homestead inspiration
DIY ideas

Thank you for stopping by!! Hope to "see" you around!!

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Maine, ME

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