Eastern Kentucky Homesteaders

Eastern Kentucky Homesteaders Online forum geared towards helping you lead a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.

To learn more about EKH, click here Eastern Kentucky Homesteaders is a not for profit community organization for Eastern Kentuckians and the people beyond, to share ideas about but not limited to, alternative energy, food growth and preparation, off grid living, homemade products, building ideas, emergency prepping and etc.. This site can be common ground for anyone who already does or has been th

inking about homesteading, self-sufficient living or off grid living. If you have any thoughts, ideas, products or just wims about something you see or hear about on this page, please don't hesitate to leave a comment or contact information. We are here to bring people closer together. Letting people know there are all kinds of possibilities to live a better and simpler more self-sufficient lifestyle. There is not just one way to do different things. You can also listen to our radio show on Saturday's 11:30am - 12:30pm on 104.9FM WSKV Moore Country Radio, out of Stanton Ky. If your not in the area, you can listen to live show or our older shows at www.wskvfm.com.

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04/11/2026

🌤️ Nature’s Weather Signs 🌿

Long before modern forecasts, people observed nature to anticipate changes in the weather. These simple signs, passed down through generations, reflect a close connection between the environment and everyday life.

🌅 Read the sky
A red sky at dusk often signals stable weather ahead, while halos around the moon can indicate rising moisture.

🕊️ Watch animal behavior
Low-flying birds and grooming cats may suggest incoming rain, while active frogs can signal warm, pleasant conditions.

🌾 Observe the ground
Morning dew on grass often points to a clear day, while ants moving eggs may indicate an approaching storm.

🕸️ Notice small details
Spiders weaving wide webs and smoke rising straight up can reflect calm, stable atmospheric conditions.

🧅 Learn from seasonal clues
Even simple signs like the thickness of onion skin have long been used to anticipate colder seasons.

These natural observations highlight how closely daily life can be connected to the rhythms of the environment.

04/10/2026

If you are looking to show off your green thumb to the rest of Powell County this is your chance. The third session of the Spring Garden Series we will cover Growing Giant Pumpkins. Attendees will leave Pumpkin seeds to get started in the garden. The goal of the class is for folks enter the giant pumpkins they grow in the county fair in September. If you have any questions give us a call at the extension office.

07/18/2025

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