Welcome to my complete homesteader’s guide on Nigerian Dwarf Goats. If you’re looking for information on Nigerian Dwarf Goats, their care, and interesting facts, you’ve come to the right place. These amazingly adorable farmyard creatures pack a ton of hidden benefits in a…
I love growing my basil in pots. I love growing basil everywhere! I have a bunch of plants growing in my raised garden beds and around my homestead. Their flowers are excellent for attracting native bees. Once they produce seeds, I broadcast…
Watermelons are one of the most delicious warm-weather crops for your food forest garden. Watermelons produce mouth-watering fruit, are tremendously sweet, and almost everyone loves eating them. We can show you how to grow watermelons from seed to harvest – and…
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…
Cherry trees are one of the most delicious food forest fruits homesteaders can grow in North America. Cherry trees have other benefits, too. They deliver beautiful, fragrant flowers pollinators adore. Growing cherry trees from the seed is also surprisingly easy. We can…
From punny and playful to elegant and classic, our list of funny horse names is tailored for the horse lover who loves a touch of creativity and a good dose of down-to-earth humor. So, grab a cup of your favorite…
Although many aspects must be considered when building a chicken coop, ensuring it is secure against wild animals such as foxes is one of the most important. Roosting chickens are incredibly vulnerable at night, and if a fox gains access…
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…
Although many homesteaders keep a few hens for eggs, the next stage for most homesteaders is to start thinking about rearing chickens for meat. Choosing the right breed of meat chicken is vital to the success of this enterprise. Otherwise,…
Mosses are primitive non-vascular plants known for their exotic texture and green hues. They have existed for 470 million years. Taken for granted for a long time, today, mosses are on the verge of becoming an urban homesteading sensation. You can blame…
It’s time to take charge of my adventurous chickens who’ve decided the entire farm is their domain and learn how to clip a chicken’s wings so it can’t fly! My diverse group of crossbreed chooks has been on a bit…
Everyone knows that Weber is one of the most popular BBQ grilling brands in the world. But, how does Weber stand up when compared to Pit Barrel Cooker’s line of vertical drum smokers? We analyzed Pit Barrel Cooker vs Weber…
What does self-sufficiency mean to you? For some homesteaders, self-sufficiency is growing and raising food. For others, it’s about getting their utilities off-grid or surviving without store-bought products. In these times of hyperinflation, supply-chain uncertainty, and questionable quality of many consumer products, learning how to become more…
Have you ever encountered a forgotten bag of potatoes that sprouted in your pantry? Or maybe you have tons of extra potatoes you don’t need? Well – there’s good news. You can still use those sprouted (or un-sprouted) potatoes by…
Are you yearning to own a family cow but don’t have enough grazing acreage? Raising a mini-cow might be an excellent option! Miniature cattle breeds offer all the benefits of regular cattle but require a fraction of the pastureland to live on and thrive. But which…