Most of us have heard of citronella as a mosquito repellant, but did you know it can be used in soaps and candles as well? Traditionally cultivated in tropical areas of Asia, citronella grass is a ...
8 Tips to Maximize Your Freezer Space and Preserve More Food
I cringe having to say this, but we have a grand total of five freezers in my house. Embarrassing, right? In addition to the small freezer attached to our refrigerator, we also have a ...
When to Wean Lambs and 3 Tips to Make It Easier
As the weather warms up and your lambs grow bigger and more precocious, you might find yourself wondering, “how and when do I wean these guys?” The short answer is that there is really no right or ...
8 Best Coco Coir – An Essential Growing Medium
Whether you are an urban gardener, organic gardener, or a hydroponic grower, coco coir is an essential growing medium for your seeds or seedlings. Once you incorporate coco coir into your gardening ...
Growing Lentils: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Lentils are delicious when cooked in meals, but you don't have to buy them to enjoy the delicious, nutrient-packed legumes. Growing lentils at home is totally possible. That means you can cook all of ...
How to Wean Piglets for Maximum Health and Minimum Stress
Our sow gave birth to her second-ever litter of piglets about two weeks ago. The piglets are starting to get more curious, nosing over food bowls, poking around the barn… they have even ...
15 Forgotten Garden Hacks to Help You Get the Most From Your Veggie Garden
It's only been two generations since we transitioned from most people growing and raising their own food to most people not even knowing how food grows. Unfortunately, even in that short time, so many ...
Growing Wheat: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
When we think of growing wheat, many of us think of the open spaces in the Great Plains, with golden fields blowing in the breeze. We don't typically think of raising wheat in our gardens, but it's ...
What Is the CDT Vaccine and Why Is It Important for Sheep and Goats?
With fifteen lambs born so far this year on my farm - and five more ewes left to lamb - it seems like every day brings along with it a new list of chores to do. Of these, administering the ...