Fermenting foods can prolong their shelf-life and produce gut-restoring probiotics. Most cultures have at least one or two traditionally fermented foods on the menu. These days, fermented foods are ...
Cinnamon Queen Chicken: A Sweet, Prolific Layer
I have a type when it comes to chickens. I like pretty, unique-looking birds with sweet personalities. If you feel the same, cinnamon queens are worth checking out. These prolific layers get along ...
Birdwatching: 5 Tips to Get Started and Easy Species to Find
Birdwatching, or birding, is one of the simplest hobbies to enjoy. At a time when almost every aspect of life is becoming more and more expensive, simple, old-fashioned hobbies like birdwatching ...
Serama Chicken: Get to Know This Unique Bantam
I never thought I’d be interested in keeping bantams. Even now, I have only a few tiny birds in my flock. But once you meet Serama chickens, you’ll always want a few in your flock. Bantams ...
12 Healthy Homemade Dog Treats to Make Your Pup Happy
If you have dogs, you know that they're joyful members of the family. My dogs get extra treats on all the holidays. But not all dog treats are healthy for your dog, and some are tastier and healthier ...
Norwegian Jærhøn Chicken: Meet These Tough, Adaptable Little Chickens
Because we live off-grid in northern New England, our chickens must be tough. Norwegian Jærhøns are some of the hardiest chickens in the world. Their small bodies and moderate combs are designed to ...
Isbar Chicken: Get to Know This Green Egg Layer
Isbar chickens are stunning, powerhouse layers. This relatively new and unfinished breed was explicitly developed as a layer that consistently produces green eggs. Unlike olive eggers, that color is a ...
Leafminers: How to Identify and Control These Common Pests
Leafminers are sneaky pests that can make a mess of your garden. The worms themselves are hardly noticeable as they hide inside leaves, but the damage they do to plants is apparent. Leafminers ...
19 Burlap Projects to Add Rustic Charm to the Home
There’s a cozy, rustic feel to burlap. It’s not soft or silky. It’s thick and textured, and rough, and reminds us of its agricultural origins. You can harness this mood to use around the homestead ...