It's a reality that various areas of the U.S. face some type of disaster, often fairly regularly. Floods, tornadoes, cyclones, earthquakes, and forest fires are periodically in the news, not to ...
9 Effective Root Cellar Pest Control Methods to Keep Critters Away
Food can attract pests and rodents, and where there are rodents, snakes often follow. This is simply a reality of using a root cellar to store food during the winter. Root cellars are incredibly ...
12 Herbs and Vegetables That Grow in the Snow
As I'm writing this, snow is falling enthusiastically outside, adding to the foot-deep blanket that's already out there. And you know what? I'll be heading outside to dig out some snow-tolerant ...
The Dangers of Beekeeping and How to Handle These Situations
Beekeeping can be a gratifying hobby, and career in some cases. But it's crucial to consider the safety concerns before you make the decision to become a beekeeper. While most bees won’t ...
The Reality of Homesteading: The “Simple” Life Isn’t Always So Simple
Too often, I see people telling others that they need to live the simple life and start homesteading without knowing the reality of homesteading. The "simple" life isn't always so simple, and it ...
How to Use Mint Compost in Your Garden
Did you stumble upon bags of mint compost at your local nursery or garden center and wonder what the heck it was all about? Mint compost, also called mint hay compost, is gaining in popularity as a ...
Should You Feed Pigs Table Scraps? Here’s How to Do It and Avoid Problems
If you’re raising pigs, you might be wondering if you can feed them table scraps, and what sorts of foods you can feed them. The short answer? Just about every kind of food! However, ...
How to Raise Ducklings More Naturally in a Brooder
Raising ducklings is one of the most entertaining experiences you can have on a homestead. Whether you do it yourself in a brooder or let a mama duck do the raising for you, the pleasure of ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Indoor Gardening
I live in a climate where the temps are brutally low in the winter. Unless a gardener in my area has access to a greenhouse or makes the effort to build and install cold frames, there’s very little ...