I always keep diatomaceous earth (DE) in my garden shed. No matter the problem – from chicken mites to slugs – diatomaceous earth is usually my first line of attack. It’s easy to use, safe, and ...
How to Clear a Large Area of Weeds on Your Homestead
When you’re walking around your property watering your plants, the last thing you want to see is a large area of weeds. Unwelcome plants like mustards, docks, and thistles can steal nutrition from ...
How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Garden Mulch
When you’re caring for your garden the last thing on your mind might be making the space dog friendly. I mean, it probably never occurred to you to worry about your dog eating mulch, because what’s ...
Growing Longan Trees: How to Plant and Care for Longans
Apples, pears, and oranges are fantastic, but sometimes you want something a little less common. If so, you might want to consider growing longans. These tropical fruits have a sweet, floral flavor ...
Growing Water Chestnut: How to Plant and Care for Water Chestnut
Water chestnuts are native to Asia, but anyone with the right climate can succeed at growing these sweet, crunchy treats. Even though the name water chestnut would suggest it’s a nut, this unique ...
How to Start an Apple Orchard for Making Cider
There's always a time during the apple harvest season when I start to get excited about making cider. It's usually when the trees are laden and we've made all the puree, pie, muffins, and leather our ...
Growing Black Elderberries: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Care For Elderflowers
Black elderberries are hands-down my favorite plant in the orchard. Not only do they have excellent health benefits and flavor, but growing black elderberries is easy. So easy, in fact, that you might ...
8 Sustainable Toilet Paper Alternatives (and a Few Emergency Options)
Toiler paper has been around since the 14th century, but that doesn't mean it's always been readily available. These days especially, people are looking for ways to make do without this ubiquitous ...
The Complete Guide to Selling Chicken Eggs
If you’re thinking of raising chickens, or you already have a coop and want to explore the possibility of selling your chicken eggs for a little extra cash then, look no further! In this article, ...