Perhaps one of the most hated garden pests ever is the dreaded tomato hornworm. The gargantuan (compared to other pests!) creepy-crawly has gained evil villain status among gardeners. Hornworms are ...
Is It Okay to Feed Bread to Pigs? The Benefits and Considerations
I have raised pigs for several years now on my farm, and let me tell you - it has been a learning process! I’ve learned everything there is to know (and then some) about how tenacious pigs can be, ...
Which Livestock Guardian Animal is Right for My Farm?
If you’re raising large groups of animals, you might wonder what kind of systems you need to put in place to keep them protected from predators. While building strong, durable fences should be your ...
How to Till a Garden: Everything You Need to Know
Tilling your garden is a basic garden chore that a surprising number of people aren't doing right. Not only do well-meaning gardeners till during wet weather or when the soil has been overworked, ...
Brazil Nuts: Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Have you ever opened up a bag of delicious Brazil nuts and wondered if you could grow them at home? I did, and so I took a chance and planted my own tree. Now, my beautiful Brazil nut trees tower ...
8 Goose Breeds to Consider For Your Homestead
An entertaining and productive addition to any backyard flock, the goose is commonly avoided by livestock beginners - and for no good reason. Many people (myself, at one time, included) believe ...
Leaf Miners: How to Prevent and Get Rid of These Pests from Your Garden
So you've spotted some maze-like squiggly lines in your precious spinach leaves. Or maybe your crops are covered in annoying flies. Bad news: you could have an infestation of leaf miners. Leaf ...
Mangold (Mangelwurzel): Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I admit I had never tried growing mangold until I was asked to plant some as a test. Once I dug up my first harvest, the flavor was a revelation and I was a convert. They're also known as ...
How to Make a Living Wall: The Complete Guide
Living walls are vertical gardens that let you bring greenery and nature to even the smallest space. They can be used on the inside or outside of your house to provide a space for food, decoration, ...