Birdwatching, or birding, is one of the simplest hobbies to enjoy. At a time when almost every aspect of life is becoming more and more expensive, simple, old-fashioned hobbies like birdwatching ...
5 Delectable Fermented Dairy Products to Make Easily at Home
Do you like to mix your granola with yogurt in the morning? Or add a generous dollop of sour cream to chili or nachos? Then you're already familiar with the amazing deliciousness of fermented dairy ...
15 Adorable Houseplant and Flower Crochet Patterns
We all know that crochet is a fun way to make clothes, but there's a way to combine your love of gardening and crochet. You can crochet houseplants and flowers for an impossible-to-kill piece of home ...
8 Recipes for Kombucha SCOBY Skin Care and Hair Care
If you've been making kombucha for any length of time, then you know that you end up with a lot of leftover SCOBY. You can make delicious jerky with all the extras or give it to friends to start their ...
Serama Chicken: Get to Know This Unique Bantam
I never thought I’d be interested in keeping bantams. Even now, I have only a few tiny birds in my flock. But once you meet Serama chickens, you’ll always want a few in your flock. Bantams ...
Growing Snail Vine for Unusual Flowers and Intense Fragrance
If you're looking for something unique to grow on your homestead, check out snail vine. Also known as the “corkscrew vine,” this beautifully strange flower is easy to care for and produces bright, ...
How to Season Cast Iron, Clean, Store, and Make It Last Forever
There are a lot of chemicals in non-stick cookware that can negatively impact your health. That's why many people use cast iron. Others cherish it because it can create such a nice sear on ...
How to Make Delicious Sauerkraut at Home in 8 Easy Steps
Are you a huge fan of fermented foods? Or are you simply looking for new ways to preserve your vegetable harvest? Either way, sauerkraut is a healthy, fun option that's as easy to make as it is ...
Egg Binding in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Chicken health is so important in the home flock. Your layers are certainly not a feed-and-forget animal. You have to keep an eye on them at all times. Learn their behaviors and personalities, and ...