Losing power is a regular threat on the homestead. On top of that, many of us don't have endless room in our freezers. What happens when we have a ton of meat from hunting or the fall slaughter? There ...
How to Make a Winter Nature Journal to Pass the Cold Months
Winter is a great time of year for a lot of reasons, but if you're passionate about gardening and the great outdoors, you might be struck by the winter blues when the cold weather rolls around. That's ...
9 Tips for Better Sleep and More Productive Days
Did you know a study found that a farmer's chance of reduced stability leading to dangerous falls is 7.4 times higher when they don’t get enough sleep? Sleep is crucial to your mental and physical ...
Make Your Own Toothpaste at Home With Simple Ingredients
Believe it or not, 4 of the 30 most common diseases are related to oral health. That's why it's important to take care of your teeth, and part of that is using good dental products. No need to shell ...
15 Ways To Keep Warm in the Winter Without Turning Up the Heat
Heating is expensive. For many people, it's an added cost in the winter that can really stretch the budget. But you have to keep warm in the winter somehow, right? Thankfully, the following tips ...
How to Grow and Care for Lucky Bamboo in Your Home
Lucky bamboo plants are a popular choice as their lovely appearance adds some personality to your home. Bamboo plants are a popular symbol in feng shui and are admired in Asian cultures for their ...
The Real Cost of Starting a Homestead
We’ve all seen those fantastic documentaries about people who decided to live off-grid and pursue a life in nature. It’s easy to get swept up in the Instagram posts, hoping it's as easy as taking the ...
How to Grow Christmas Cactus and Make it Bloom
Providing vibrant, cheerful flowers during the holidays, Christmas cactus plants are a classic choice for growing in the home. When you hear the word cactus, you probably picture a big, succulent ...
Everything You Need To Know About Growing Agave
Agave plants are beautiful and practically maintenance-free. Once you plant them, they'll liven up sunny, dry areas in your yard and you don't have to do much else besides sit and watch them grow. ...