Garlic and onions are the basis of many dishes, like stews, soups, sauces, roasts, and salsa, so it's no wonder they're a staple in many gardens. If you've tried your hand at growing them, at some ...
9 Best Mechanical Pencils for High Precision Writing and Sketching
Whether you are a writer, architect, designer, or a crossword puzzle master, a mechanical pencil is a must-have instrument. It will help you capture your ideas quickly on paper and complete your ...
Understanding and Harnessing Microclimates in the Garden
Most gardeners are familiar with USDA hardiness zones, which help them understand their first and final frost dates, but most people don't know much about microclimates in the garden. ...
How to Breed Chickens for a Colorful Egg Basket
Have you ever considered what it would be like collecting an Easter basket full of colorful eggs from your hens every day? Trust me, it’s one of the best parts about keeping chickens and will never ...
How to Reduce Your Reliance on the Grocery Store during a Crisis
Over the last few years, I’ve worked hard to reduce my reliance on the grocery store. For the most part, that was a matter of convenience - I’m busy, and the less often I have to make the 40-minute ...
10 Common Reasons Your Plant Leaves are Turning Yellow – and What to Do
Those dreaded yellow leaves. Are you in the process of killing another plant? Do you claim to have a black thumb? Don't despair. If you jump in quickly enough you might be able to save the plant - ...
How to Start a Homestead While Living on Rented Land
If you don’t own your own property, you might think that homesteading is out of the question for you. The reality? It’s not. In fact, more and more people are homesteading on rented ...
6 Tips for Preventing Rats on Your Homestead or Farm
When you think about the most common homestead intruders - like coyotes, foxes, and hawks, for example - it can be tough to appreciate the role that these creatures play in the local ecosystem. ...
Regenerative Agriculture: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Garden
What happens when you mix together permaculture, organic farming, wildlife conservation, and forestry? It's called regenerative agriculture, and it's a technique that you can use to can improve the ...