It seems like there’s a new outbreak of Avian Flu just about all the time. A couple of weeks ago I read about a new outbreak in France that resulted in the culling of 600,000 ducks. Today, when I ...
How to Fertilize Greenhouse Plants to Overcome Nutrient Deficiencies
In my outside garden, fertilizing plants is quite easy. Mostly, all I use is mulch, compost, and a few organic fertilizers like feather meal and bone meal. However, my greenhouse plants require ...
How to Identify Fowl Pox and Treat Your Birds
I can tell you from experience that not all fowl pox in your flock is as foul as it sounds. Yes - it’s frightening to see your pretty poultry marred with ugly scabs. It’s also hard to see them seem ...
How to Grow Exotic Spices for Self-Sufficiency At Home
When we talk about growing a self-sufficient garden, we spend a lot of time on staple vegetables, long-storing fruits, and a few herbs. However, what about growing spices for ...
Herbs vs. Spices: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter for Gardeners?
As the author of the book Grow Your Own Spices, one of the questions I am often asked is “what’s the difference between herbs and spices?” From a cook’s perspective, there are a lot of right ...
Try Indoor Landscaping to Grow Beautiful Plants Indoors All Year
Landscaping doesn’t have to stop at your front door. All that underutilized real estate on your tabletops, windowsills, counters, chests, floors, desks, and more can become useful indoor plant growing ...
Greenhouse Gardening: Airflow, Light, and Climate Management Skills
Gardening in a greenhouse, hoop house, or other covered structure has many similarities to gardening outdoors. Basic gardening skills such as how to start seedlings, knowing when to transplant, and ...
How to Make Homemade ‘Champagne’ and Enjoy Sparkling Wine
Technically, you can’t make homemade champagne on your homestead unless you make it in the Champagne region in France. That’s because “champagne” is a legally protected term reserved for sparkling ...
How to Create a Home Library and Inspire a Culture of Reading
Has your bookshelf exploded on to your floor? Does it span across your desk, into makeshift milk crate bookcases, and occupy every corner of your house not filled with furniture? Well…you are not ...