Have you recently purchased your perfect plot of land for your homestead? Are you curious about what your first steps should be? First of all, Congratulations! Buying the land is the first step ...
Landscaping with Moss Can Create a Magical Fairy-Tale Garden
There is something mystical and enchanting about moss in a landscape. It always makes me think of hobbits and fairies. It also evokes a sense of calm and tranquility in a way that grass or other ...
9 Reasons Why Raising Turkeys Might Not Be Right For Some Homesteaders
Woodford, a Bourbon Red heritage breed turkey, roosts on the railing on our back stoop each night. In the morning, as soon as he hears me moving around inside the house, he pecks on the pane of our ...
12 Odd Tips on Raising Heritage Breed Turkeys You Need to Know
We hear a lot about heritage breed livestock these days. In fact, homesteaders, like you and me, are a big part of why the preservation of "at risk" breeds has become a focus of home food production. ...
How to Create DIY Raised Garden Beds with Scrap Wood
Do you prefer to stick with one style of gardening or try a variety of different gardening techniques each growing season? My personal preference is to use a variety of different growing techniques ...
Growing Hops: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, & Harvest Hops
Do you love beer? Then it's time to consider growing hops. Having a batch of this leafy vine in your garden lets you brew uniquely flavored beer, not to mention saves you some cash. Growing hops at ...
Is Raising Turkeys for Eggs at Homestead a Viable Option?
If you’re already raising chickens for eggs you may be wondering if there’s any other animal you can raise for a dual purpose. What about turkeys? You love their meat at Thanksgiving, but would ...
How to Sterilize Soil to Beat Back Bugs and Diseases
Whether you’re starting seeds indoors to get prepped for spring planting or getting your outdoor beds ready for the season, you might worry about the potential diseases lurking in your soil. If so, ...
Beginner’s Guide to Raising Turkey From Poults in Your Backyard
Are you considering raising your own turkeys this year? From the get-go, you need to know that turkeys aren’t the most cost-effective animal to include on your homestead, but it’s worth it to ...