Few things bring more satisfaction to a homesteader than seeing their sleek, contented herd of happy goats on a bright summer's day. Yet 12 years ago, most of our summer days right into winter were ...
7 Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
Every summer, it's the same problem. Your chickens free-range in the morning, and in the evening your garden is nearly unrecognizable. Fortunately, I've put together a handful of time-tested ...
8 Best Wind Chimes to Buy: Create A Magical Music-filled Garden
Imagine coming home after a stressful workday, and you are greeted at your front door by soft melodic sounds from your beautiful wind chimes. You will instantly feel all the stress and built-up ...
23 Fun and Easy Fluff “Salad” Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
Do you have a favorite go-to recipe when you’re craving something sweet? If I’m signed up to bring a dessert to an event, or if I’m having a sweet tooth, I reach for my fluff recipes. My great ...
13 Smart Ways to Make Money at the Farmer’s Market
Farmer's markets are a way for homesteaders and gardeners to make money from all of their hard work. The problem is that all of the local farmers in your area will be at these farmer's market, and ...
Growing Rutabagas: Plant Varieties, How-to Guide, Problems, and Harvesting
Rutabagas don't get the love they deserve. The lumpy veggies are fall treat that is endlessly versatile in the kitchen. No really. You can grill them, roast them, steam them, sous vide them, smoke ...
3 Easy Methods to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home
Congratulations! You did it! You invested in dairy goats, figured out how to milk them, and have delicious goat’s milk looking you in the face. Now, what should you do with it? The next step is a ...
How to Succeed at Herb Container Gardening as a Beginner
Thinking about doing some herb container gardening? Herbs are the perfect candidates for growing in pots. Plant them in big containers with some vegetables on your porch or balcony, or keep a few ...
7 Simple Steps to Make the Perfect Scarecrow
Gardening is hard work, so it's always a welcome break when you can do a project that's fun for a change. Learning how to make a scarecrow is one job the kids won't try to avoid, especially if they ...