If there's one flower that sings of summer, it's pelargoniums. Inexperienced and experienced gardeners alike are thrilled by the easy-going display and the reliable flowers that just won't ...
6 Clever Methods to Protect Berries From Birds
Who doesn't love grabbing fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and huckleberries off the bush? Know who loves berries just as much as people do? Birds. They can't resist a ripe, juicy berry, ...
How to Grow Dogwood Trees for Magnificent Fruit and Flowers
Dogwoods come in a vast range of sizes, colors, and shapes, with some featuring pale pink petals or bright orange flowers. Some have red bark that adds winter interest. You can grow them as large ...
How to Create a Fedge: A Fence Made Out of Hedges
Whether you live on a large homestead or have a small spot in a suburb, it’s essential that you feel comfortable. Privacy, keeping out intruders, and keeping pets and livestock where they belong is ...
How to Care for Alpacas and Why You Should Keep Them Around
Alpacas are excellent animals to have on the homestead. They're gentle with kids, will fiercely guard your property, and you can use their fiber for making textiles. Raising these animals is easy ...
Why You Need To Use the Ruth Stout Method in Your Garden
The gardening world is always evolving and experts are constantly developing new ways to optimize growing space. One of the key figures in gardening innovation is Ruth Stout and her innovative method ...
Blacksmithing for Beginners: Here’s How to Get Started
Blacksmithing has been around since at least 1500 BC and its still going strong today. But because it isn't widely practiced, blacksmithing for beginners can feel like jumping in the deep end of the ...
All About Handspun Yarn and Why Its Best For You and the Planet
Handspun yarn is a traditional fiber crafted from wool. In your journey to self-sufficiency, knowing how to make your own textiles is a killer skill to have. But even if you aren't interested in ...
9 Fantastic Ways to Tackle Spring Allergies
Spring is an excellent time to treat yourself to a bunch of fresh flowers, trim the grass, and collect early produce from your garden. But, for some people, the blooming flowers and freshly cut grass ...