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Vegetable Gardening
How to Start a Vegetable Garden From Scratch In Your Backyard [Step-by-Step Guide]
Greenhouse Gardening In Winter – the Best Vegetables for Winter Growing!
When to Pick Zucchini for the Perfect Harvest [Tasty + Tender!]
How Much Sun Do Tomatoes Need to Ripen? [No Splitting or Sunscald!]
17 Weird Vegetables and Fruits You Have to See to Believe
5 Scary Vegetables for Halloween You Can Grow at Home! [Growing Tips + Spooky Fall Decor]
Preparedness and Self-Sufficiency
Chickens
11 Best Chicken Coop Floor Materials (Cement vs. Straw vs. Woodchips!)
What Can Chickens Eat? Ultimate List of 134 Foods Hens Can and Can’t Eat!
25 Fluffy Chicken Breeds for Your Flock [Cuddly and Poofy Feathers!]
Can Chickens Eat Grapes? What About Grape Leaves or Vines?
Can Chickens Eat Pineapples? What About Leftover Pineapple Skins?
Can Chickens Eat Apples? What About Apple Sauce or Apple Seeds?
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Vegetable Gardening
Best Vegetables to Grow In Nova Scotia [and Planting Schedule!]
From asparagus to zucchini, Nova Scotia’s climate supports the growth of a wide variety of vegetables. With careful timing and the ideal cultivars, any gardener can produce a bounty to be proud…
Moringa 101 [Why Everyone Needs a Miracle Tree and How to Grow It]
This is your total guide to Moringa, and why you really should grow the Miracle tree (also known as Drumstick Vegetable, for reasons I’ll explain below). Moringa has been described as the…
10 DIY Watermelon Trellis Ideas – Grow Watermelons Vertically!
As the days get longer and warmer, it’s the perfect time to embark on a new garden project (like a watermelon trellis!) especially as late spring and early summer are ideal for…
5 Disadvantages of Raised Garden Beds [and Tips to Make It Work]
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised gardens. Are they the right thing for you? Here’s why I say you should avoid raised gardens…
13 Trees That Grow in Rocky Soil (Including Fruit Trees!)
It’s lovely living in a home perched on the side of a mountain! One of the only downsides is researching the best trees that grow in rocky soil – especially if your…
17 Best Cucumber Varieties That are Easiest to Grow
When it comes to yummy cucumbers, there are usually two different types: slicing, which are usually larger cucumbers up to 12 inches in length; and pickling, which are usually up to six…
How to Till a Small Garden Without a Tiller – 14 Ways of Tilling That Are Not Tractors
How do you till a small garden without a tiller? Even if you’re on a…
Tools and Equipment
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Raising Goats
How to Treat Udderly Painful Mastitis in Goats Naturally (Natural Treatment Guide)
The arrival of a new baby goat is always a joyous occasion, but that joy can quickly turn to despair if your doe starts showing signs of mastitis. Today, we’re looking at…
10 Best Goats for Beginners [Top Breeds for Dairy, Meat, and Pets!]
Are you a beginner farmer looking for the best goats to start your homestead? You’re in luck! We’re about to outline the best goats for beginners. So, without further ado, let’s get…
10 DIY Goat Milking Stand Ideas You Can Easily Make Yourself
We dewormed our entire herd of 13 goats a couple of days ago, and I still can’t move my arms without wincing! Trying to catch these fleet-footed creatures is exhausting and holding…
Here’s How Often You Have to Milk a Goat [Once vs Twice a Day]
If you’re new to raising goats, the excitement of seeing your first kids arrive on the scene can easily distract you from the more important task at hand – managing your doe’s…
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Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
How to Make Beef Tallow In 6 Steps [Recipe, Flavor, and Rendering Tips!]
So, you’ve got a beef carcass in your freezer. And you’re unsure what to do…
Does Bacon Grease Go Bad? Yes, But Here’s How to Keep It Good
Bacon – the thought of it is enough to turn all meat-eaters into a quivering…
30+ Hurricane Food Ideas to Stockpile for Emergencies
When you’re preparing for severe weather, especially hurricanes, it is always a good idea to…
Projects & DIY
23 DIY Pallet Chicken Coop Plans! [Free Coop Plans and Ideas!]
Building a chicken coop from pallets is a cheap and easy woodworking project! One that can be as straightforward or as complex as you want to make it. From a self-contained condo…
Practical Gutter and Downspout Drainage Ideas [Rain Barrels, Cisterns, and More]
Roof water is one of the most underused homeowner resources. Practical downspout drainage ideas should focus on collecting and dispersing water to gardens and trees. You can turn the burden of excess…
15 Small Front Porch Ideas on a Budget [+ DIY Tips]
Have you ever approached a house and been captivated by its porch, even if it is not lofty or massive? An attractive front yard porch is the welcome mat of your home – and…
How to Make Traditional Hand Crank Ice Cream (With Recipes)
Delicious homemade ice cream without electricity? No problem! Hand crank ice cream provides your family with many memories, from having cranking competitions to enjoying family-made ice cream on Sunday night. The right…
How to Make a Bubbling Rock Fountain DIY
Bubbling rock fountains add an extra factor to your garden that can bring it to…
Chickens
Can Chickens Eat Pineapples? What About Leftover Pineapple Skins?
Pineapples are a popular fruit among humans, but can chickens eat pineapples? It’s a question many chicken owners find themselves asking, often while holding a leftover can or bowl of fruit! We…
Chickens With Afros – The World’s 8 Coolest Crested Chicken Breeds
Have you ever seen chickens with afros? They get called crested chicken breeds on our homestead. And you only have to scratch the surface of the world of chickens to realize that there are countless weird…
How to Keep Chickens Warm In Winter Without Electricity
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your chickens warm in winter, ideally without electricity. To…
How Long Do Farm Fresh Eggs Last and How to Store Your Egg Bounty
There is nothing better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your very own flock of hens. If your hens produce more eggs than your family can eat daily, you…
Off Grid Living
17 Off-Grid Communication Options [From High-Tech to Low-Tech!]
You lucky fish! You have an off-grid life, free of corporate and public cables and pipes. But are you able to communicate beyond earshot without cell or internet connectivity? How vital are voice…
A Tiny House Dishwasher – Are These Mini Dishwashers Worth It?
If you live in a tiny house, you’ll likely have to forgo a lot of modern-day conveniences. But what if you’re not quite ready to live without a dishwasher? How does a…
Best Whole House Generator (Pro Generator Review 2023)
Generators can be complicated to shop for, especially if you’ve never had to figure out the best type of whole house generator for your home. In addition, to get the most from…
The 10 Best Off Grid Refrigerator Options and How to Run Them
If you’ve decided to live off-grid, just below a solar power system on your list of essentials will be finding the best off grid refrigerator! Living off grid might be challenging, but…
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