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Tomatoes don’t need more fertilizer… they need better neighbors 🌱Companion planting is one of the simplest ways to:✔️ Re...
04/16/2026

Tomatoes don’t need more fertilizer… they need better neighbors 🌱
Companion planting is one of the simplest ways to:
✔️ Reduce pests
✔️ Improve growth
✔️ Maximize your garden space
These pairings can make a real difference this season. Check out our guide to learn more: https://schooloftraditionalskills.com/companion-plants-for-tomatoes/

04/10/2026

Most raised beds don’t fail because of poor gardening…

They fail because they’re built for the wrong climate.

What works in a dry climate can completely backfire in a wet one.
And what thrives in the heat might struggle in colder regions.

If your garden hasn’t been producing like you hoped, this could be the missing piece.

👉 Learn how to build raised beds for your specific climate:
https://schooloftraditionalskills.com/raised-beds-by-climate-what-to-build-for-where-you-live/

04/08/2026

Most gardeners focus on what to plant…

But what you put in your soil matters more.

If your raised beds have ever struggled—poor growth, soggy soil, weak harvests—this is likely the reason.

In this guide, we break down a simple, practical way to fill your beds so your plants actually thrive.
https://schooloftraditionalskills.com/filling-raised-garden-beds/

We're heading to Cincinnati!Join us at the Great Homeschool Convention April 9–11, where we'll be alongside Joel Salatin...
03/26/2026

We're heading to Cincinnati!
Join us at the Great Homeschool Convention April 9–11, where we'll be alongside Joel Salatin, Nick and Tina Freitas, John Lovell, and dozens of other incredible educators.

Stop by our booth to see the brand-new Traditional Skills Academy curriculum in person, and find out how we're helping homeschool families pass down life skills that make a difference.

Grab your tickets and see the full lineup at the link below
https://greathomeschoolconventions.com

Come join us at the Great Homestead Conference!We’ll be there March 19-21 in Greenville, South Carolina with Joel Salati...
03/12/2026

Come join us at the Great Homestead Conference!
We’ll be there March 19-21 in Greenville, South Carolina with Joel Salatin, Nick Frietas and many other educators and we are excited to be releasing our brand new curriculum for the Traditional Skills Academy!

To learn more, go to https://greathomeschoolconventions.com

Is your herbal medicine cabinet ready for the winter cold and flu season? Maybe you're not even sure where to start when...
10/19/2025

Is your herbal medicine cabinet ready for the winter cold and flu season? Maybe you're not even sure where to start when it comes to natural herbal remedies? Or maybe you know a lot about it, but you just need a little fun motivation to restock before the holidays kick in to high gear?

If that's you, then join us for our Herbal Remedies Challenge! From now until November 25, you can learn how to make your own herbal medicine to help your family heal naturally at home (and stay healthy in the first place)! Here's what's included in the Challenge package:
🌿 Beau Davidson, STS Community Builder, homesteader, and expert in culinary and medicinal herbs, will guide you through Dr. Patrick Jones’ Herbal Cold and Flu Remedies class.
🌿 Portions of Bevin Cohen’s Herb Gardening class and CeAnne Kosel’s Herbal Protocols for Seasonal Allergies workshop.
🌿 A comprehensive, skill sheet packed with a deep dive into herbs, step-by-step instructions, recipes, and tips from Doc’s decades of experience.
🌿 Simple supply list for the class, and for making herbal remedies at home, plus resources for buying quality herbs.
🌿 Weekly challenges to keep you on track: Every Tuesday, you’ll get an email with simple, step-by-step instructions for the week. Easy, manageable chunks that bring you closer to filling your herbal medicine cabinet!
🌿 Weekly prizes: Post your progress in the community every week, cheer each other on, make friends, and stand the chance of winning a weekly prize!
🌿 Grand Prize: By the end of the month, you’ll not only be stocked and ready for winter, but you’ll also have a chance to win herbal supplies worth nearly $400!
🌿 A LIVE Q&A session to give you real-time answers, boost your confidence, and keep you on track.
🌿 Plus, TWO months access to the School of Traditional Skills!

If you're ready to bolster your family's health, naturally, and save money on expensive medical bills, join the Challenge, today, for just $79. Find all the details, and sign up on our website: https://ow.ly/6ru850Xellq

***The materials, content and information contained within this publication is for informational purposes only and are not for the purpose of providing legal or business advice or medical diagnosis. School of Traditional Skills, Inc. nor the contributing authors shall not be responsible or held liable for any hazards, loss or damage that may occur as a result of any instructions, tutorials, or advice used from this publication. While we do our best to share accurate and up to date information, we make no representations, claims, or guarantees regarding the efficacy of the information given and we shall not be responsible for any error or omission in any information provided in this publication.

10/18/2025

What are your best tips for helping an injured chicken from your backyard flock recover? 👇🐔

In this clip from our online Backyard, Egg-Laying Chickens class, Harvey Ussery provides tips for healing and protecting injured chickens.

Interested in learning how to raise your own flock of backyard chickens? You can find simple, step-by-step instructions, cost and time-saving strategies, and practical solutions in Harvey's class. Discover more on our website.

10/17/2025

The thought of raising and butchering your own pig may seem daunting (not to mention expensive), but it doesn’t have to be!

In our brand new online Pig Butchering course, Brandon Sheard of The Farmstead Meatsmith takes you step by step through the entire process of butchering your homestead-raised pig from nose to tail, saving you money, long wait times at the local butcher, and plenty of stress.

The result is a kitchen stocked with organic pork to bless your family table.

We’re running a special flash sale on Brandon’s course from October 17-20, so head to our website to learn more before the sale ends: https://ow.ly/E3ZE50Xb9Mn

Finding this post after the flash sale is over? No problem. The class is still available to purchase, and you can read about course details, pricing, and our money-back guarantee online.

10/16/2025

What are high acid foods, and why is that important when we're learning the skill of water bath canning? 🍐

In this clip from our online Water Bath Canning class, Mary Shrader of Mary's Nest answers that question for us.

Are you interested in learning how to preserve food (and money) with water bath canning? Mary's STS class covers everything you need to know, from equipment needs to safety considerations to step-by-step instructions to mouth-watering recipes. Check it out on our website!

10/15/2025

Did you know there are certain plants that may indicate a need to revitalize your pasture?

In this clip from our online Reclaiming Pasture class, Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm shows us some plants whose presence may mean it is time to implement a program to heal, restore, and optimize your land.

Interested in learning more about economical and time-saving strategies for reclaiming pasture land naturally? Consider taking Joel's STS class. Find details, pricing, and our money back guarantee information on our website.

10/14/2025

How many seeds should you save from your garden plants each year? As many as you want!

In this clip from our online Seed Saving class, instructor Will Bonsall explains why saving a lot of seed from several different plants is helpful but not a requirement for preserving seeds.

Want to learn more about how to save money and maximize the yield of your garden? Consider taking Will's class! You can find details, pricing, and money-back guarantee information on our website. Happy gardening!

10/13/2025

You can compost just about anything! And that can go a long way in supporting your survival garden, if other compost materials or amendments are hard to find. In this clip from our Survival Gardening online course, David the Good explains further about using compost in the garden.

Want to learn more about growing and stewarding a highly-productive, cost-effective survival garden to support you and your family on the good days and on the not-so-good days? Consider taking David's class! Learn more on our website.

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