A seed warming mat is a smart investment for any indoor gardener or hydroponic enthusiast. Designed with its own fully encapsulated heating system, a seed warming mat is perfect for kick-starting ...
6 Factors That Determine the Life Expectancy of Your Chickens
Whether you keep chickens as pets or for a fresh egg each morning, it’s important to know the life expectancy of your chickens and how long you can expect to be in the company of all your flock ...
Tips on Building a Strong Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
If you raise livestock, you need a strong farm fence, simple as that. Fences aren’t just important for keeping animals in - or predators out - but also because they make your homestead look neat, ...
What is Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) and Should You Use It in Your Garden?
When you are researching natural, organic methods of controlling pests in your garden, you may have come across the name, “Bacillus thuringiensis,” or simply “Bt”, from time to time. Its name ...
Crèvecoeur Chicken: One of the Oldest French Meat Producer
The Crèvecoeur is an elegant breed, originally developed in France with the goal of creating a bird that produced tender meat. The main uses for this interesting french bird are meat production and ...
Salsify: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That's salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It ...
How to Build a DIY Water Garden in Your Yard
Is there anything more zen than a lovely water source, outlined with aquatic plants? Water gardens are gaining popularity amongst both homesteaders and those with small yards looking to add an element ...
8 Ways You Can Find Hay in Winter
There’s nothing worse than observing a declining supply of hay in your loft. Especially when you're only halfway through winter. It happens to us all. We miscalculate or misjudge the hay ...
Growing Parsnips: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The golden child of the vegetable ...