Gardening is a lot like baking. You need to have the right steps and ingredients to get a good end product. Soil testing is an integral part of the recipe. Knowing what a soil test is, how to take ...
Giving up Soda? 23 Fermented Soda Recipes as a Healthy Replacement
Is one of your goals for the year to break away from unhealthy sodas? If you aren’t a fan of water, this can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there are alternatives to regular sodas. They’re known ...
29 Cat-Safe Plants For Your Home and the Ones to Avoid at All Costs
A friend recently asked me about starting an indoor herb garden, but she was anxious about planting something that might harm her kittens. As an animal owner myself, I’m well aware that most critters ...
About Wyandotte Chickens: Gorgeous, Heritage Dual Purpose Chickens
For most homesteaders, Wyandottes are at the top of the list of most compatible breeds for life on the farm. When I was researching breeds of chickens I wanted to own, Wyandottes caught my eye for ...
10 Indoor Homestead Skill-Building to Beat the Winter Blues
When the winter weather hits in earnest, I have more time to spend doing things indoors. I could easily get caught up in watching the latest greatest TV programs (and sometimes do). But really, I feel ...
50 Chic and Practical Small Bathroom Ideas
Have you been gifted with a small bathroom in your house? Don't worry about it! Even the tiniest of bathrooms can have the most luxurious style! A small bathroom means cozier and comfier and with a ...
DIY Pantry Ideas: Transforming an Awkward Space in Only 5 Steps
Do you have some space in your home which is unusable? I want to share some of my own awkward spaces in my home, and the simple ways I've been able to transform them. Because I live in a ...
How to Succeed at Seed Germination and 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Seed germination is one of the fundamentals of gardening, but while it might be a basic element, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. If you've ever planted seeds with the hopes of seeing them ...
Growing Mulberries: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Mulberries
The marvelous mulberry is a highly underrated plant. It's easy to grow, with mouthwatering fruit that tastes good in everything from wine to sorbet. If you're hoping to add a fruit tree to your ...