The Loop Farmstead Library contains practical guides for West Virginia homesteaders. These are not theory. They are what we actually do on our farm, tested in our climate, with our constraints.
Knowledge hoarded dies with the keeper. We share what we learn freely.
Planting & Growing
🌱 Planting Guide
What to plant, when, and how in Zone 6b/7a. Crop profiles, timing, and techniques.
Food Preservation
Preservation extends the harvest across all seasons. These guides cover every method we use:
🥫 Canning
Water bath and pressure canning for long-term storage. Jars, safety, recipes.
🍂 Drying
Dehydrators, solar drying, herb bundles. Removing water to preserve abundance.
❄️ Freezing
Blanching, packaging, freezer management. Quick preservation for peak flavor.
🥕 Root Cellaring
Cool, humid, dark storage for winter vegetables. Traditional techniques.
🔥 Smoking & Curing
Meat preservation through smoke, salt, and time. Traditional methods.
Knowledge Commons
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We write for our neighbors, our climate, our constraints. This is not generic homesteading advice. This is what works in Appalachia, in Zone 6b/7a, on this specific piece of land.