Have you heard of the term ‘straw bale gardening?’ It’s a fantastic gardening method where you get the straw bale to begin to compost. From there, you plant your vegetables within the straw bale, ...
12 DIY Hammock Ideas to Elevate Your Napping to a Whole New Level
A recent summer spent traveling around South East Asia sparked my now eternal love for hammocks. The majority of places we stayed had a specified hammock area where we would spend our downtime ...
18 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy on the Homestead
But Mooom! I don’t like what you’re fixing! If I had a quarter for every time I’ve heard those words in my household, I might still be writing, but I’d probably be doing it while I sipped Bahama ...
8 Tips to Make Your Window Box Flourish and 11 Ideas to Inspire You
Is it important for you to have gorgeous window boxes decorating your home each year? In that case, you’ll be interested to know how many ways you can push those window boxes right over the ...
How to Start Raising Chickens for Meat with Low Budget & Maintenance
Do you enjoy the delicious flavor of juicy, fresh chicken? Maybe you like fried chicken, baked chicken, chicken parmigiana, or plain chicken nuggets. Whatever your preference is, chicken tastes ...
How We Built a Simple But Sturdy DIY Clothesline for Under $10
You know what I hate about moving to a new home? It’s the idea of starting all over at making a new place feel like home. Don’t get me wrong; I’m thankful to be where I am. I love our new home, and ...
When and How to Prune Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers Correctly
Pruning is important because helps your plants growth and their overall health. What if you are new to gardening and this is one skill you haven’t picked up on yet and are afraid of killing your ...
Growing Petunias: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Petunias
One thing I love about the warmer months of the year is the flowers in bloom. They are gorgeous. But one thing about ‘the gardening bug’ is that it doesn’t always come with an instant green thumb. ...
How to Build DIY Window Box Planters on the Budget in 5 Easy Steps
Window boxes are a great way to add décor and curb appeal to your home without a lot of expense. However, purchasing window boxes can get expensive. I wanted to put window boxes on the front of my ...