Roses really are the darlings of the gardening world. After all, what garden design would be complete without their beauty and fragrance? Unfortunately, rose pests and problems are common, and any ...
American Guinea Hog: Is This Small & Calm Breed Right For My Farm?
If you’re thinking about raising pigs on your small farm, you may have to put some thought into what breed would be best for you. That’s smart to do. Not considering the benefits and disadvantages ...
Best Herb Drying Methods for Every Level of Harvest
I can tell you from experience that creating a herb garden is one of the easiest, most fulfilling ways to get started with gardening. Plus, when you discover that for the same $3 you spend on a few ...
Growing Peppercorns: Planting, Care, Problems, and Harvest
You probably know that pepper is one of the most used spices in the world, but did you know that growing peppercorns at home is totally possible? In the right circumstances, you can. You need to have ...
How to Prevent and Deal With Niacin Deficiency in Ducks
Ducks are one of the most wonderful homestead livestock options. They are beautiful. They make a lot of manure that is perfect for restoring degraded soil. Ducks are easy to herd, require minimal ...
Yorkshire Pig: Are These Big, Friendly Pigs Right for Your Farm?
This year, for the first time ever, we found ourselves in a pinch when it came to piglets. Normally, we rely on our breeding sow, Boo, to mother all of the piglets that we raise for meat for ...
7 Tips to Consider When Buying Sheep or Lambs
A few days ago, a young man I used to teach reached out to me. He wanted to find out if we would be interested in selling some of our sheep. My husband and I have put a lot of work into ...
How to Grow Zucchini Vertically
I will be honest - this year was not my year when it came to growing zucchini. That’s something that is hugely frustrating to me, too, since I’ve always found zucchini to be one of the ...
Fall Garden Pests & Diseases: Keep Your Garden Healthy Through Fall
After all that hard gardening work during the spring and summer, it's time to sit back and reap the rewards in the fall. But that doesn't mean you can let your guard down. Many pests and diseases are ...