Author: matthewdavies

The dog days of summer are over and winter is now in full swing. If you live in a place that offers ice fishing, you are no doubt considering your options for continuing to pursue your hobby in a colder environment. I, Matthew Davies, know that it is hard to get into a different mindset…
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Storing honey can be tricky, leaving both beekeepers and customers confused about the best ways to store their honey at home. Many people believe that crystallization, also known as sugaring, indicates that the honey has gone bad. In fact, one of the most common searches on Google about honey crystallization asks if honey should be…
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As is true for many people, one of the homesteader’s primary worries is that they will have enough money to afford the things they need. Just because people living off-grid do not have the same types of bills as people living on the grid, does not mean they will not need to pay for things…
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It seems kids today are not interested in doing the same things we used to do thirty years ago. When I, Matthew Davies, was a kid, I could be found anywhere except inside my house. I would ride bikes or skateboards with my friends, participate in sports, or hang out with my dad fishing. Nowadays,…
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Have you ever been walking around your property and come across a bee that is in distress? How about finding a bee that seemed grounded and unable to fly? When you happen across this, do you get the urge to do something? I, Matthew Davies, have been in your shoes before. Due to the shrinking…
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It is that time of year that we gather with family and friends to give thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives. Should this be your first Thanksgiving living off-grid, you may have many questions about how to pull off such a feast. If this is your tenth Thanksgiving, then maybe you will…
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If you are new to fishing, you may be intimidated by the variety of bait options available. You have no doubt found yourself standing in the middle of the bait and tackle aisle of your favorite sports outlet store or department in complete awe of the sheer number of items there are on the shelves.…
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In beekeeping, as in life, opinions are as varied as the people who give them. When it comes to researching beekeeping “best practices,” I, Matthew Davies, have often uncovered more questions than answers. Take, for example, the practice of introducing queen excluders to a hive. Queen excluders enable beekeepers to keep the queen segregated from…
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When living off-grid, food storage and preservation can present a challenge. Without access to the large appliances used by those living on the grid, I had to find new ways to preserve my food. In this blog, I, Matthew Davies, will be discussing the ways that I have learned to prolong the life of the…
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It is unlikely that you do not need another excuse to take up fishing as a hobby and a way to provide food to your family. However, if you need a few more reasons to take up fishing on a regular basis, I, Matthew Davies, am here to offer you those reasons. As many fishermen…
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