Finding the perfect turkey names can be surprisingly tricky – especially if you have more than a few farm birds needing a moniker. But no worries. We’ve brainstormed a massive collection of fun, creative, and adorable names guaranteed to bring…
Strawberries are one of our favorite annual food forest crops! They’re delicious, fragrant, easy-to-grow plants that produce some of the yummiest harvests. Growing strawberries from seed is also surprisingly easy – whether you live in the Southern USA, California, or even…
Mangoes are easily one of the most underrated food forest crops. Mangoes taste delicious and pack ample healthy antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. We can also show you how to grow mangoes from seed – even if you don’t live in the…
Avocado trees are some of the most unique and attractive houseplants you can grow. And if you live in a warm climate, they’re a tremendously fruitful and worthwhile food forest addition. But – how do you grow avocados from seed…
Have you ever had a surplus of lemons and wondered what to do with the seeds? Instead of tossing them, why not grow an outdoor or indoor lemon tree? They make excellent food forest additions. And lemon trees are more straightforward than…
Few things are better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your backyard flock of hens. But if your hens produce more eggs than your family can eat daily, you will quickly accumulate excess eggs. At that point,…
What can chickens eat? Well, chickens are omnivores! They can eat both meat and plants. Many chicken owners feed their chickens chicken feed purchased from the local feed mill, but you can provide your chickens with much more variety by…
Want to beautify your backyard with a breathtaking greenhouse? Then read this article! You’ve just stumbled upon the holy grail of DIY greenhouse plans, resources, and tutorials! We’ve scoured the internet and our private gardening archives to find the most…
Pumpkins are some of the best bumper crops of New England – known for producing an overflowing patch of deep orange gourds during the autumn harvest! But, what are the pumpkin growing stages – and how do they relate to the pumpkin life cycle? In…
We love autumn, the harvest, the fall – plus the ghoulish gourds that go along with this time of year! And since Halloween is swiftly approaching, we’re seeking the best spooky fruits and veggies to help us celebrate. We’ve come up with the creepiest…
Have you noticed that the cost of groceries is skyrocketing these days? We’re worried that the cost of food is only going to increase! We’ve been ranting about the increased cost of bacon, eggs, chicken, coffee, milk, sugar, and beef for the…
Do you want the best multi-fuel homemade pizza oven for your next outdoor pizza party? Then read our latest backyard pizza oven review and comparison! We’re about to compare the brand new Ooni Karu 16 vs Ooni Karu 12 – the Ooni Karu 16’s…
With summer finally heating up in the USA, homesteaders and farmers are starting to ask me about the best lawn mowers for handling their large, unkempt lawns. So if you’re looking for the best lawn mower for 5 acres or…
Potatoes are one of the best foods in the world! Red potatoes, purple potatoes, yellow potatoes – I love them all! Not only are potatoes delicious and hardy – but they’re also affordable and fun to grow. With the cost of food…
Have you noticed that finding a reliable lawn mower made in the USA is much trickier than it looks? So have we! Because it doesn’t matter if you’re mowing a tiny plot of grass or an entire golf course –…
