A corded electric weed eater – also called a string trimmer – is the best tool for eradicating weeds, clearing up hard-to-reach places in your lawn and garden, and making short work of complex trimming tasks. These powerful trimmers can…
How long can chickens go without water? Water is life – and there is no way around this fact. Like humans, all animals we take care of need to have a supply of clean drinking water to stay happy and…
When dogs wag their tails, it usually means they’re happy or excited, but why do pigs wag their tails? Is it a way that they show affection to humans, or is it a sign of distress? Let’s find out! The…
Raising pigs for profit is a fantastic idea, but before starting up the business, you’ll need to know how much a piglet and adult pigs cost. You’ll also need to consider how long it will take to raise a pig…
Can you grow plants in glass pots? Yes! Glass is making a big, sparkly comeback. Seen as a zero-waste and pollutant-free alternative to plastic, glass vessels are back into our lives with more and more alternative applications beyond food storage….
If you want to use your linear and vertical gardening space creatively, you may wonder about the best plants to grow against a fence. Well, you have many options! Such as lovely flowering ornamentals like clematis, a wall of bamboo,…
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Bees can do wonders for our gardens and our planet, but you’ll need to know how to attract them if you want to see the benefits in your garden. If you want to invite these handly little pollinators to your…
Yellow flowering herbs, with their beautiful bright colors and fragrant scents, are my favorite plants to incorporate into my garden. There’s something about yellow herbs that makes you feel warm and sunny, and eating the plants they came from usually…
If you have low water pressure in sprinklers, we bet one of the seven dirty scoundrels is to blame! Remember when your sprinkler setup was shiny and new, eager to keep your lawn green? What happened to those days? Now that the…
If you’re looking to start a small flock of sheep, the choice of breeds available is a bit overwhelming! Black and white sheep are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the rising fame of some colored sheep breeds. As well as…
Get ready – we’re about to share our favorite fermented jalapeño hot sauce recipe! Anyone can make this straightforward and delicious sauce without fancy or expensive fermentation kits. Let us show you how! We’ll take you through the process. Step…
Whether you’re already on a homestead or dreaming of being a homesteader, homesteading skills are invaluable – and lots of fun! They give you a real sense of accomplishment, you save money, and you’re becoming more self-reliant in the process….
Here’s how to harvest cilantro without killing the plant! Harvest your cilantro the right way and your plant will keep producing continually, right through spring and summer. There’s nothing like growing your own fresh cilantro to add to all those yummy dishes…
There are many different types of wood you can use for a campfire. But, not all woods are created equal. So – where should you start? Well – we’re about to discuss the best wood for campfires. We’ll also share…
There’s nothing better than growing fresh pumpkins to harvest in the fall, but saving the pumpkin seeds for planting next year is a fulfilling, thrifty way to take advantage of your produce and keep the heirloom line running. All you…
