If you’ve spent any time around sexually mature roosters, you might have noticed that some roosters are not gentle with their hens. I’ve sometimes had the sweetest and gentle roosters in my flock. On ...
21 Plants You Can Regrow from Scraps
Don’t toss all those meal prep dinner scraps into compost bin just yet! It’s possible to regrow scraps from a variety of fruits and veggies using those bits and pieces left behind. Wait? Huh? Can ...
Growing Oats: Best Varieties, Planting Guides, Care, Problems and Harvest
Do you enjoy a warm bowl of oatmeal with fruit for breakfast? Or oatmeal and raisin cookies? Then you should be growing oats. Oats are a nutrient-rich grain that makes a wonderful meal not only ...
6 Hacks for a Faster Fruit Production at Your Home Garden
I’ve been on my current homestead for 6 years. Many of my standard-sized fruit trees have flowered this spring for the first time ever. Hopefully, that also means they’ll produce fruit. ...
15 Easy Ingredient Substitutions If You Can’t Get to the Store
I had an interesting experience when I went to the store to do my monthly grocery shopping the other day. Here’s some background information before I launch into my tirade. I usually only ...
Growing Portobello Mushrooms: Planting, Care, Problems and Harvest
One of my favorite meals that my husband cooks is stuffed portobello mushrooms filled with cheese, spinach, onions, and tomatoes. It's beyond delicious, and my love of this dish encouraged me to learn ...
10 Recycled Gardening Ideas to Use in Your Garden
Do you ever look at other people's trash pile and think you could repurpose half of it? Do you balk at the idea of paying good money for overpriced gardening items? Then you'll love these recycled ...
Growing Curry Leaf: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
I always wanted to try curry leaves, but I don’t have easy access to it at my local market. So I went on the hunt for a curry leaf plant I could try growing. That’s how serious I was about giving this ...
6 Practical Uses for Highly Nutritious Seaweed on Your Homestead
Life is better by the ocean, right? If you’re not lucky enough to live by the sea and enjoy the glow from the sun and fresh salt spray, there are still several ways you can take advantage of ...