This morning, someone asked me whether they can use well water to water their raised gardens. However, the answer to this question is quite complicated. All well water is different, and if you don’t know what’s in yours, you might…
Growing grass can be a challenge in clay soil. It’s dense, heavy, and it’s too wet and too dry at the same time. Grass seed won’t germinate well, or if it does, it won’t thrive. That’s why I’m writing about…
If you’re a master naturalist or just a budding one, the beauty of butterflies catches everyone’s eyes as they fly by. What do you do if you want to enjoy butterflies for more than just a fleeting glimpse? This is where…
Struggling to find the best funny chicken names? Let us help you out with this list of the 313+ cute and funny chicken names! From people’s names to chicken-themed twists on famous names, there are quite a few names to…
A hurricane or other storm is headed your way. You’ve got your house prepared and your pantry stocked up, but have you thought about what to do with your car before the storm hits? Obviously, the best and safest place…
When you’re preparing for severe weather, especially hurricanes, it is always a good idea to stock up your pantry with foods that don’t need to be refrigerated. This article outlines hurricane food ideas that will provide lots of energy to…
So, you’ve got your homestead up and running, your animals picked out, and your food plants planted. But what happens when you need some extra cash flow for your homestead, or you just want some extra cash flow to have…
So, you’ve picked out your animals and they are happily on your homestead now, grazing and laying and doing their thing. What happens when the time comes to butcher the animals and turn them into meat? Homesteaders who have refrigeration…
Tallow vs lard vs suet… All fats, but which fat comes from which animal, and what do we use it for? This is a complete overview of the differences between tallow and lard and why they’re useful. I’ve included a…
Thinking of raising chickens or ducks on your homestead? Whenever the need or want arises for fresh eggs and meat, chickens are always the front-runner. They’re common, easy to find, inexpensive, and they do their job extremely well. What if…
Let’s dive into the pros and cons of raising ducks in your backyard! Are backyard ducks right for you? Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Those of us living on homesteads, whether they’re in the country or urban areas, have many…