Homesteaders have to deal with a wide variety of external health issues, including cuts, scrapes, bruises, rashes, blisters, burns, and even fungal infections. Fortunately, Mother Nature offers us ...
Barbu d’Uccle Chicken: Get to Know This Clever, Affectionate Breed
You've likely noticed there are hundreds of domestic chicken breeds out there. While breeds like the Orpington or Wyandotte are the most common, there are countless others ones that also deserve love ...
8 Ways You Can Make the Most of a Community Plot Garden
Congratulations! You've gotten your hands on an allotment space that you can transform into your dream garden. Now what? In this article, we will help you learn how to make the most of your ...
A Basic Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Homestead Herbalism
Knowing how to heal yourself and your family members with plants that grow around your home is an invaluable skill to have. This is especially true in rural locations where medical care is scarce or ...
Make Apple Scrap Vinegar at Home in 7 Simple Steps
Do you use apple cider vinegar regularly? It's one of the most versatile vinegars out there, but is often one of the pricier ones at the grocery or health food store. Fortunately, it's easy to make ...
5 Delectable Fermented Dairy Products to Make Easily at Home
Do you like to mix your granola with yogurt in the morning? Or add a generous dollop of sour cream to chili or nachos? Then you're already familiar with the amazing deliciousness of fermented dairy ...
How to Make Delicious Sauerkraut at Home in 8 Easy Steps
Are you a huge fan of fermented foods? Or are you simply looking for new ways to preserve your vegetable harvest? Either way, sauerkraut is a healthy, fun option that's as easy to make as it is ...
A Foolproof Guide to Growing Perennial Snowdrops
If you love flowers, you likely look forward to seeing them spring up again after winter's long chill. Some of the most beautiful harbingers of spring are snowdrops: stunning milk-white blooms that ...
How to Test Your Well Water and Protect it from Contaminants
Do you source your drinking water from a well on your property? If so, do you know how often to test your well water to ensure that it's safe for human consumption? How about protecting it from ...