How to Harvest Basil Without Killing the Plant

How to Harvest Basil Without Killing the Plant

Homegrown basil is one of my favorite herbs to help me spice up pizza, pasta, pesto, and homemade spaghetti sauce! But how do you harvest and trim basil leaves without killing the plant, and how do you pick basil leaves…

Can Chickens Eat Banana Peels?

Can Chickens Eat Banana Peels?

At some point or another – most homesteaders and chicken parents usually ask the following questions. Can chickens eat banana peels? And is it safe for chickens to eat banana peels? Maybe you’re trying to figure out a way to…

How to Restore Your Peeling, Sticky Non-Stick Pan

How to Restore Your Peeling, Sticky Non-Stick Pan

Are you dealing with a sticky non-stick pan?  Sadly, that’s not an oxymoron! These days, unless you live in the rural middle of nowhere, you’re probably not cooking with pure aluminum cookware. If you’ve ever cooked in an American city,…