DIY is not always cheaper than buying the store version of some things. However, when it comes to raising chickens, you can provide quite a bit of what they need using stuff you have on the ...
5 Homestead Clothing Trends for Comfort, Safety, and Style
When I was a teenager, I had a half-shaved head and otherwise purple hair. I loved to rip up my stockings and wear plaid skirts with neon combat boots. I was very much a follower of punk rock fashion ...
All You Need to Know About Creating Chicken Dust Bath
“Savannah! The chickens are dying! Like a lot of them!” Oh no! My heart starts pounding and I race out to the chicken run only to find half my flock joyously dust bathing. This was a mistake my ...
The Truth About Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
I drink a lot of coffee. On cold days, there’s nothing like the comfort of having a hot mug of coffee in your hands. In the summer, I love drinking iced coffee with a hint of sweetener. While I’m a ...
How to Salt and Smoke Food to Preserve Them and Add More Flavor
Are you interested in learning how to preserve your foods using different methods? When I first began preserving my own foods, I was fully consumed with canning. Though canning, freezing and ...
How to Make Delicious Homemade Wine from Leftover Frozen Fruit
Do you end up with a lot of frozen fruits in your freezer at the end of each season? It’s great to have them on hand, but they also take up a good amount of room which could be used for other ...
How to Deal with Flighty Chickens
Chickens aren’t known for their awesome ability to fly. In reality, most chickens can’t get very far off the ground - although they do have the capability of catching some air when they really want ...
7 Simple Steps to Make the Perfect Scarecrow
Gardening is hard work, so it's always a welcome break when you can do a project that's fun for a change. Learning how to make a scarecrow is one job the kids won't try to avoid, especially if they ...
The Benefits of Gardening for Mental Health
If you've ever felt better after digging around in the garden, it isn't just in your mind. There's actual science to support the idea that gardening has major mental health benefits, helping you ...