Derbyshire Redcap Chickens is a fantastic breed for the homesteader wanting a steady production of both meat and eggs. Many people have never heard of this breed, but it needs some popularity to keep ...
Growing Poppies for Decorative Seed Pods, Spice, and Beauty
I've been a culinary herb gardener for most of my adult life. For the past few years, though, I've been expanding beyond herbs and mastering the art of growing spices. To me, spices are a bit ...
The Benefits and Concerns of Raising Turkey Poults with Chickens
Does raising turkeys sound like the logical next step for your homestead but rumors of their high mortality rates are giving you second thoughts? Several years after raising Cornish-crosses for ...
10 Frugal Automatic Watering Systems Your Potted Plants Will Love
Are you heading out of town for a few days and need a way to keep your plants watered? Would you like to find an economical DIY option? I have you covered! I’m going to bring you some of ...
16 DIY Salad Table Ideas to Get Fresh Salad With Little Garden Space
Do you live in a smaller area and assume you can’t grow much (if any) type of garden? You may not be able to grow large quantities or even larger vegetables, but you should be able to produce ...
Carbon to Nitrogen Compost Calculator: Create the Perfect Compost Pile
Do you want to create a perfect compost pile? Well, according to the USDA, the ideal carbon to nitrogen rate for optimal microbial action in a compost pile is between 20:1 and 40:1, with 24:1 being ...
Everything You Should Know to Build a Modern Root Cellar
Our ancestors built root cellars to keep their produce fresh without refrigeration. These days you may want to consider making a modern root cellar, as it is still a viable option to store large ...
42 Creative Uses for Clothespins to Simplify Your Daily Life
Do you have a plethora of wooden clothespins hanging around your home and unaware how useful they can be beside when hanging clothes on a clothesline? You’d be amazed at how handy clothespins can ...
Growing Cantaloupe: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Cantaloupe
I still remember the first time I tried growing cantaloupe. I selected a dwarf type because of the shorter maturation period and my compact growing space. Since I was eager to try my hand at some kind ...