Each year it seems like a whole new type of bug decides to move into my garden. I’ve become well-acquainted with the many varieties of nasty insects that can wreak havoc on plants - including flea ...
10 Cost-Cutting Tips for Sheep Farmers
Many people decide to raise sheep with the utopian thought they will be productive, low-cost members of the farm. While this is fairly true, it’s only true to a certain extent. A flock of ...
Yarrow: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Are you looking for a native plant that works as the perfect border or ground cover option? Growing yarrow could be the ideal choice for you, inviting pollinators to your garden and requiring little ...
White Currants: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I've always grown red and black currants because they are super healthy and full of antioxidants. The kids love them too. Then I tried growing white currants and I was converted. White currants ...
Can You Raise Pigs and Chickens Together?
Ask anywhere, and you’ll likely get the same response: You can’t raise pigs and chickens together. You might hear it from the farmer down the street who claims that his pig developed a taste ...
10 Best Chainsaw Chains to Cut Any Type of Wood
A chainsaw chain will last you for years but when you use your chainsaw or pole saw a lot, its teeth or cutters can lose their sharpness and effectiveness over time. The good news is, there are plenty ...
The Best Methods for Drying Flowers and Which Plants Work Best
Do you long for a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers even when your plants aren't blooming? In winter, I find myself staring at a barren kitchen table longing for a splash of color. Drying flowers is a ...
Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Ever thought of growing marshmallows at home? I don’t mean the creamy treats that you put in your hot chocolate, but the marshmallow plant that blooms with showy white flowers throughout the ...
How to Raise Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Chicken Treats
Getting your chickens through a cold, snowy winter can be a difficult feat. However, providing plenty of high-fat treats is an excellent way to keep up egg production and to make sure your ...