Farms, homesteads, and urban gardens are full of wildlife. It's exciting to observe it and know you are part of that natural world. But what happens a wild baby animal is abandoned or injured and ...
11 Spring Pests and Diseases To Watch Out For This Year
Every March, I begin to act like a little kid in December. When will spring be here, mommy? I can't wait for planting time! Unfortunately, there are a whole host of pests and bacteria lying in the ...
Meet the Anatolian Shepherd: The Perfect Homestead Guardian
Many of us with small farms often feel pulled in many directions. There are many jobs to do on a farm but not always enough help to do them all. Enter the Anatolian Shepherd. Anatolian shepherds ...
The Right Way to Feed Wildlife in the Winter
As winter hits, you might be wondering how you can go about feeding the wildlife in your neck of the woods. It's easy for birds, deer, and squirrels to find food in the summer when there are ...
How to Grow Marigolds in Your Garden for Food and Pest Control
Marigolds are not only pretty flowers but did you know that they're a natural form of pest control? Yep! Growing marigolds helps to protect your garden from a variety of bugs. Marigolds are a ...
How to Get Your Dream Homestead Without Going Through the Bank
Buying homestead property is a pretty exciting adventure. Your dream may be ten acres of land, and you have big plans to build a cabin and a barn. But the bank may not share your vision. Thank ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Turning Wool Into Yarn
Sheep are among the most versatile livestock to raise, but many homesteaders don’t take advantage of all their useful qualities. Sheep can be raised for meat, dairy, and as great mowing machines. Then ...
Deer Farming: The Complete Guide to Raising Deer for Meat
Deer farming has grown in popularity as the demand for grass-fed, natural meats have increased. Perhaps that's because venison is a lean meat that is high in protein and low in fat making it a perfect ...
How To Till Your Garden Naturally Using Pigs
Raising pigs for meat? Put them to work! Pigs make great rototillers and will dig up your garden naturally, saving you money and labor. Plus, they fertilize and eat annoying pests as they're working. ...