Growing plants comes with some challenges. There's water, pruning, and watching out for diseases such as papaya ringspot virus. To protect your precious plants from this incurable disease, you need to ...
9 Livestock Hybrids You Should Know About
Livestock hybrids are a fascinating and often unfamiliar aspect of homesteading. Some hybrids, like mules, are so common that we often forget they’re hybrids altogether. Others like the sheep-goat ...
How to Make Reusable Baby Wipes
Most of us are trying hard to reduce our eco footprints by creating less waste. For some, that means keeping reusable personal hygiene items in the house. These might include reusable menstrual ...
Dwarf Jade: How to Care For This Sturdy Succulent
When it comes to houseplants, low maintenance is key for me. If I'm busy, or I go away for the weekend, I want to know I won't come home to a dead or struggling plant. That's why growing dwarf jade is ...
15 Tips for Success When Cooking Over an Open Fire
There is something primal about cooking on an open fire. The heat, the smell of the smoke, and the roaring and crackling create an experience that speaks to the most basic parts of us. You're ...
Air Freshener Alternatives: Make Your House Smell Great Without Air Fresheners
Many of us want our houses to smell fantastic without the expense of compromising our health. But even natural air fresheners can impact the health of you or your loved ones, including pets! While ...
10 Common Plants on The Homestead That Cause Skin Irritation
Most homestead owners agree that one of the pleasures of living on and working the land is simply being outside. But sometimes you end up with serious skin irritation because you touched or brushed up ...
Growing Crown Daisies: How to Plant and Care for Chrysanthemum Greens
Chrysanthemum greens (aka crown daisies) are available at many Asian markets, but they're so delightfully simple to grow that you might as well be growing your own. Plus, the greens you find at the ...
5 Steps to Dyeing Yarn Naturally With Plants
You don't need a fancy setup or expensive ingredients to dye yarn with plants effectively. Some of the most common plants around your neighborhood can make a startling array of hues. If you're ...