Cress is such an easy green to grow that I’m a bit surprised it’s not more popular. Quite a few people don’t even know what I’m talking about when I mention cress, but I think it’s well worth growing. ...
7 Best Mini Lathe to Craft Beautiful Wood Creations
A mini lathe is a valuable tool for any woodturning workshop. It is specifically designed for light and medium-duty projects and will help you to craft a workpiece to a highly precise standard. ...
12 All-Natural Ways to Get Rid of Snails and Slugs in the Garden
Snails in the garden can cause big problems that you definitely want to avoid. Garden snails chew through leaves on plants, which reduces productivity. Snails and slugs can even consume an entire ...
Why the Icelandic Sheep is Perfect for Homestead and Small Farms
One of the world’s oldest breeds of sheep, the Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1100 years. Yet it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely ...
How to Keep Plants From Dying in the Winter
It's heartbreaking to lose your wonderful plants during winter. You work hard on your garden all year round, you put everything to bed for the dormant season, and come spring, things don't look so ...
8 Things to Consider Before Raising Geese
It seems as though just about every homestead in the country has a few chickens - or perhaps more than just a few - running around. Sure, chickens are great - but if you’re interested in trying out ...
Growing Mache: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Winter can suck for the gardener. You may have a few herbs on the window sill, but generally, there's not much growing in the garden. Mache is one of the exceptions. This tasty veg can handle weather ...
Coccidiosis in Chickens: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chickens fare pretty well on their own when it comes to fighting diseases and parasites. But there’s one nasty bug that is a well-known, common, nemesis of your flock, and that is ...
20 Clever Uses for Dish Soap Other Than to Wash Dishes
Dish soap is great for...well, obviously, for washing dishes. But did you know there are many other ingenious uses for dish soap around your homestead, many of which extend beyond the kitchen sink, ...