Have you ever tried a duck egg? It's funny, I personally had never heard of cooking or eating duck eggs until I was at a Farmer’s Market a couple of towns over from where we live and I saw people ...
How To Catch A Swarm and Get Honey Bees for Free
Have you considered becoming a beekeeper? I know a lot of people love bees. They are great for pollination, the honey is delicious, and they are also great for reproducing and selling to others ...
38 Free DIY Beehive Plans & Ideas That Will Inspire You To Become A Beekeeper
It is a large part of our homestead. Not only are bees great for pollination, health benefits, and honey, but they are also a great way to make money to support your homestead. If you’ve never ...
The Truth About Lye: Why Lye Soap Is Actually Safe to Use (and Make)
Making soap is something I’ve wanted to do but never had the courage. However, recently some friends of ours have gotten into the soap making business. They are doing quite well and really enjoy ...
Growing Tomatoes: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
A homegrown tomato is a revelation. If you have a friend who says they hate tomatoes, try giving them one still sun-warmed that has been growing in your garden. Chances are, they'll change their tune. ...
23 Low-Light Houseplants That Are Easy to Maintain and (Nearly) Impossible to Kill
It is important that a home is not just a place where we survive, but where we live. People don’t just like their house to be functional, some really want it to feel like home too. One of the best ...
9 Reasons Why Lard is Actually Good for You
Have you heard that lard is bad for you? Well, today I want to give you some knowledge to give you a few things to consider about lard. This topic has hit home for me lately because my husband ...
51 Free DIY Pergola Plans & Ideas That You Can Build in Your Garden
If you have a garden in your backyard, you know you've imagined sitting around in your garden under the shade while chatting with your family and BBQ-ing. It's every gardener's dream. To make this ...
How to Build a Worm Farm at Home (and Monetize it for Profit)
Ever heard of worm farming? This compost production method is also known as vermicomposting or vermiculture, and it’s extremely popular with homesteaders because it makes for fabulous soil. Not only ...