Whether you’ve been living on your property for quite a few years or you just moved there, you might want to consider planting a few trees. Trees not only provide shade and ornamental value but ...
How to Deal with Coyotes Around the Homestead
Do you hear high-pitched yips at night and see shining eyes gazing at you from the underbrush? Chances are you've got some coyotes in the area. That's to be expected: they're prolific predators that ...
Should You Get a Barn Cat? Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re thinking about getting a barn cat for your farm or homestead, there are lots of variables that need to be considered. The idea of a barn cat goes hand in hand with the classic ...
A Getting Started Guide to Raising Draft Horses on Your Homestead
Is there anything more iconic than the image of a Percheron hauling a plow across a section of pasture? I don’t think so! That’s why so many farmers are returning to the idea of using ...
How to Safely Cut Down a Tree
Cutting down a tree takes some finesse. Unless we're talking about a sapling, you can't just go out and lop the thing down. It takes planning and care to cut a tree down or you risk harming yourself ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
Everything You Need to Know About Livestock Auctions
If it’s summertime, you know what that means - it’s livestock auction time! Second only, perhaps, to the county fair or rodeo, the livestock auction is one of the most enjoyable events in the ...
How to Protect Your Plants from Thunderstorms and Repair Storm Damage
A couple of nights ago, we had quite a huge thunderstorm here on the farm. We knew this only because our piglets started racing around the barn as the wind picked up. It was quite the sight to ...
How To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading
Many people start dreaming about homesteading when they're living in the city in an apartment. That's actually how I got started! I was living in a shared flat in downtown Toronto, dreaming of a more ...