Preserving herbs in salt is a tried-and-true method of preserving fresh herbs and making delicious seasoning. It's a fast and easy project and when you're done, you have a terrific kitchen staple. ...
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
Climate change is altering the way rain falls - some places are getting more precipitation and some areas get less. As a result, rain gardens are becoming increasingly popular as a way to deal with ...
What To Do If You Find an Abandoned Wild Baby Animal
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 ...
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 ...
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 and Why You Should Add a Hedgerow to Your Farm
Hedgerows are plantings of perennial herbs, bushes, and small trees placed in strategic areas on your property. A hedgerow is different from a hedge, which is essentially a pretty property divider ...