I have met so many people who tell me they'd love to have a garden, but they have “black thumbs.” Then, they go on to tell me stories about all the plants they've managed to kill in their short ...
20 Invasive Plants Sold At Nurseries You Should Never Use
We've all been there. You're at the garden store, and an employee suggests the "perfect" plant to fill a space and feed your family. Little do you know that years down the road, those invasive plants ...
Tapping Maple Trees: What You Need to Know to Get Started
As the weather gets a bit warmer and signs of spring show up, sap starts to flow and move in trees, making it the perfect time to start tapping maple trees in your neck of the woods. The first time ...
23 Fun and Easy Fluff “Salad” Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
Do you have a favorite go-to recipe when you’re craving something sweet? If I’m signed up to bring a dessert to an event, or if I’m having a sweet tooth, I reach for my fluff recipes. My great ...
37 Common Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs
Dogs are mans best friend. Or in my case, my dogs (there are four) are this woman’s best friends. We take good care of our fur babies and want them to be safe and healthy. We feed them the best food ...
12 Uses for Fallen Leaves in Your Garden
Leaves are a natural part of life for any homesteader with trees nearby, but have you ever considered how they can benefit your garden? While most people think about leaves only in the fall, they ...
Can You Keep Ducks and Chickens Together?
When starting a homestead, chickens are usually the first animals to make their debut on the farm. Next spring rolls around and you find yourself in the feed store checkout line with some adorable ...
29 Indulgent Plum Recipes to Make At Home
You planted a few plum trees, and your harvest has come in, but what will you do with all those succulent plums? Fortunately, we live in the age of the internet. Cooks from all over the world have ...
How to Make DIY Rope from Plants
Hey, remember our article on the best plants for making cordage? In that article, we touched upon species you can transform into cords. Now, we're going to teach you exactly how to do it. DIY rope is ...