Health is king for a successful dairy goat herd. When my family bought our first two does, we had much to learn but, thankfully, were spared much heartbreak because we made checking their health a top ...
7 Most Common Canning Problems and How to Fix Them
Part of the joy of growing your food is being able to preserve it for eating during the dormant season. But canning can be a challenge. Fortunately, canning, like gardening, is a skill that you ...
43 Delicious Jelly and Jam Recipes for Tasty Treats All Year Long
It’s a bustling time of year. The gardens are growing, fruit trees and shrubs are producing, and you’re getting ready to have a major harvest on your hands. But what should you do with such an ...
How to Make Goat Cheese (Chèvre) in Only 6 Steps
I remember the first time I visited a cheese shop in France. An overwhelming variety of aromas just about knocked me over as I walked in the door. The essence of fresh butter, impossible nuttiness, ...
Pickling 101: Ingredients List, How to Pickle, and What to Pickle
Fresh pickles! My mouth water at the thought. They’re an excellent addition to deli sandwiches, hamburgers, or even good for a healthy snack. Pickling is also one of the easiest methods of food ...
Create a Cozy Small Courtyard in Your Backyard Using a Few Cheap Tricks
Years ago, I used to watch this show on HGTV called Design Remix. At the time, I had a huge mortgage, a great big empty house, and no money to spend on furniture or decorating. Well, luckily, the ...
How to Freeze Dry Food with and without a Machine
Have you tasted freeze dried food recently? I hadn’t until one of our friends invested in a freeze dryer. I was amazed at how tasty the food was and how easy this method to preserve food ...
9 Best Screwdriver Set Reviews to Master Any Project With
Have you ever started a home renovation or furniture assembly task and realized that you were missing a flat head or Phillips head screwdriver? It is a frustrating experience when you do not have ...
9 Important Tips for Growing a Greenhouse Garden
Would you like to build a greenhouse? Are you interested in having extended seasons and potentially gardening year-round with a greenhouse garden? Building a greenhouse or high tunnel can give you ...