Anyone who’s stepped into livestock care knows the question “what to feed my animals” is a huge one. It can be overwhelming, and information is hard to find and harder to wade through. Words like ...
Plant Nutrients 101: A Guide to the Necessary Plant Nutrients
You probably know the building blocks needed to keep human bodies healthy, but how familiar are you with plant nutrients? We're often guilty of just tossing some generic fertilizer on plants, but ...
Protect Yourself With These Chemical-Free Sun Protection Options
Many options for sunscreen are packed full of dangerous chemicals that may help extend the product's life or increase SPF, but are also linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, infertility, and other ...
Making Amigurumi: A Beginner’s Guide to This Adorable Yarn Art
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making crochet animals and toys. The word comes from the words “ami,” which means crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi,” which means stuffed doll or toy. Amigurumi ...
How to Convert a Swimming Pool or Koi Pond for Fish Farming
There are many ways to raise fish in your backyard. You can use an existing lake on your property or install a complex tank system. Or, you can convert an existing swimming pool or koi pond into a ...
How to Use Your Cold Frame To Extend Spring Growing
Those of us who live in colder climates champ at the bit to start gardening every year. Fortunately, there's a way to start gardening early, without waiting for the snow to disappear in the spring: ...
10 Easy Home Remedies for Toothaches
Our bodies are in constant need of upkeep and repair, and pain is the body letting us know that something's wrong. But what happens when a doctor (or dentist) isn't immediately available? If you ...
What to Know About Emotional Support Animals (and Which is Best For You)
It’s hard not to feel happy when you see a puppy or kitten, but for some people, pets are an essential lifeline to support their mental health. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a pet that offers ...
The Best Species to Raise for Backyard Fish Farming
Backyard fish farming is a great way to raise healthy protein for you, your family, and to sell at markets. In just a small space, you can raise pounds and pounds of delicious, healthy fish or fish to ...