The summer is finally here! Long days, warm nights – and more time to enjoy life and each other’s company. One of everyone’s favorite ways to spend a summer night with friends in the backyard is to pluck weeds. And…
There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a Floridian, you’re lucky! The hot and humid climate can sometimes be a challenge! The weather…
If you’re new to keeping hens or want to expand your little flock, then the nesting boxes are vital. Here’s why. Hens are fussy (and fickle) creatures. And if they don’t like their nesting boxes or there aren’t enough, they…
Every year, when the weather begins to warm up, we look forward to cooking outside over a fire pit and roasting marshmallows with family and friends. In some cases, cooking over an open fire is necessary for survival. Some people…
Splitting rounds for firewood is hard work. Your best splitting axe should be sharp, wieldy, ergonomic, durable, and affordable if you want your woodpile to last the winter. The Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe is our favorite and the best splitting axe…
Did you know that birds aren’t necessarily born with feathers? Most poultry species, including ducks, are born with a thin later of soft immature feathers. After they are born, they are susceptible to chilly temperatures. For that reason, many homesteaders…
Landscape rock can be a simple and effective way to transform your garden, especially if you’ve got an area where plants fail to thrive or is difficult for you to maintain. Rock gardens can be low maintenance and are a…
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest and dry them can be a great idea. In this guide – we remove all…
To make the most of a plum tree guild, it is always important to place it in the right spot and select the best companion plants to help your plum tree guild thrive. Understanding the type of soil plum trees…
If cows, sheep, or horses live on your homestead, you will likely have come across alfalfa. This versatile animal food contains loads of nutritional benefits and is excellent for keeping your farm livestock in prime condition. But what about your…
Starting a worm farm business at home is an excellent option for farmers, smallholders, and gardeners looking to diversify their income streams. You might not make a fortune from the enterprise. But it could bring in a little extra cash,…
In 2020, people in the United States spent over $10 billion on herbal dietary supplements. That’s an incredible figure considering you can easily make many herbal remedies yourself, in the comfort of your own home, and you’ll know exactly what…
There are about 825 species of tick in the world, and it feels as though all of them want to suck my horse’s blood. In areas like ours, where the winters aren’t cold enough to kill off these blood-sucking critters,…
Roasted chestnuts are a delightful treat at any time of year! Although for many homesteaders, they are something we only eat over the holiday season. Luckily, chestnut trees grow in abundance where I live, so we’re frequently roasting them on…
Smoking ribs is a delicate balance between science and an art form. The best wood for smoking ribs creates the perfect formula to give succulent smoked ribs a deep, intense flavor. The choice of wood is just as critical as…
