Raising pigs for meat? Put them to work! Pigs make great rototillers and will dig up your garden naturally, saving you money and labor. Plus, they fertilize and eat annoying pests as they're working. ...
How Expert Gardeners Choose the Perfect Plants That Always Thrive (So You Can, Too)
I had an amazing patch of Lily of the Valley growing in acidic clay soil, in full sun at my old house. Recently, I decided to plant them on my new homestead. I heard the plants were toxic to ...
8 Important Tips to Improve Drainage in Your Raised Beds
Each year, my spring gardening chores start with taking a long walk through my garden - usually to survey the damage. I do my best to clean up after the fall harvest and to make sure my soil ...
15 Tips and Ideas to Help You Create Decorative Garden Fences
I know fencing is not usually considered a “sexy” topic for gardeners and homesteaders. Often, we just consider them a necessary evil to keep pests like deer and dogs from ruining our beloved plants. ...
How to Prevent Barn Fire and What to Do When It Happens
If you have livestock, your barn is the core of your farm. Not only is it where your animals sleep at night, but it’s likely also an integral component of your farm’s management, serving as the ...
How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Your Garden Humanely
Raccoons are cute, extremely smart, and highly skilled troublemakers. They aren't deliberately bad, but raccoons find it hard to resist a productive garden or orchard. They're also extremely ...
Birds That Eat Pests and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
There are many reasons to attract birds into your yards and garden spaces. They're beautiful, entertaining, and sing delightful songs. Best of all, many birds eat lots of bugs... including some of the ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Root Cellar Garden
Starting a root cellar garden is one of the best ways to give your family independence, nutritious meals, and security during lean times - whether that's the winter or during a national crisis like ...
How to Use the Deep Litter Method in Your Chicken Coop
Most chicken keepers have at least have heard of the deep litter method for taking care of their coop. If you haven't, it's time to get to know this ingenious process. Aside from being an easy way to ...