A common question from people who grow houseplants is how to choose the correct container for their plants. Having indoor plants can be a very satisfying thing for people, especially for those who ...
The Real Cost of Starting a Homestead
We’ve all seen those fantastic documentaries about people who decided to live off-grid and pursue a life in nature. It’s easy to get swept up in the Instagram posts, hoping it's as easy as taking the ...
How to Care for Your Wooden Furniture To Make It Last
You can keep your wood furniture in good shape for centuries as long as you know how to care for it properly. I have a 400-year-old wooden table sitting in my studio. Yes, I'm serious. It's a ...
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Rhododendrons
When the early spring garden still looks winter bare, you can always rely on rhododendrons to brighten the landscape. This shrub has big branches with masses of colorful blooms that emerge early in ...
The Essential Guide to Making an Herbal Salve
Herbalism is one of the most important skills a homesteader can have. The world is full of healing plants, and no matter where you live, it’s likely your patch of land is full of them. When you find a ...
What to do When a Natural Disaster Strikes and How to be Prepared
A natural disaster can wreak absolute havoc on one's life. Even those that grant us a bit of warning time require quick action and adaptation. The key to surviving one of these situations is solid ...
How to Grow Christmas Cactus and Make it Bloom
Providing vibrant, cheerful flowers during the holidays, Christmas cactus plants are a classic choice for growing in the home. When you hear the word cactus, you probably picture a big, succulent ...
Growing Rye: How to Plant, Care For, and Harvest This Healthy Cereal
While we may just think of rye as a necessary part of pumpernickel bread, it’s so much more. I love baking with rye, cooking with rye berries, and using rye as a cover crop to nourish the soil in ...
Everything You Need To Know About Growing Agave
Agave plants are beautiful and practically maintenance-free. Once you plant them, they'll liven up sunny, dry areas in your yard and you don't have to do much else besides sit and watch them grow. ...