Snake plants are one of the most popular houseplants out there. They're instantly recognizable with their long, pointed leaves that are sure to catch anyone’s eye. There are over a dozen different ...
9 Tasty Ways to Preserve Your Eggplant Harvest
I know eggplants are one of those vegetables that are fantastic fresh, but sometimes you get more than you can eat straight away. If you love eggplant and want to preserve some of your harvest, you'll ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
11 Ways to Preserve Your Zucchini Harvest
Every summer, like clockwork, my neighbors set out a table beside their mailbox stacked with extra zucchini and a little sign; “free.” People occasionally take some, but the stack never seems to ...
Transporting Pigs: Tips and Considerations for Moving Hogs Safely
Are you moving pigs, whether to get them to slaughter or to the 4H show? If so, you’ll need to be smart about how you do it. One of the hardest things about owning a hog is figuring out how to ...
The Best Internet Options for Rural Homes
Living in the countryside has advantages, like waking up to the peaceful sound of nature, a slower pace of life, and getting to spend more time doing the things you love, like gardening. Living ...
15 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
Tomatoes are some of the most luscious gifts that summer offers us. Whether you're growing tiny cherry tomatoes or enormous beefsteak varieties, you won't want to waste a single morsel. Here are some ...
Soaking Dry Beans: Why, When, and How Should You Do It?
Mmmm....beans. Is there anything more delicious (and versatile) than a dish of hot beans? Dry beans are pantry staples that just about every cook and homesteader will keep in ready supply. ...
8 Common Causes of Pig Infertility and How to Address Them
If you raise your pigs for meat, the idea of breeding them, either by keeping a boar or through AI breeding, has likely crossed your mind. After all, it is usually much more economical to have your ...