You’ve had it with city living. You want out! You’re aching to live off grid in a cabin you’ve built, in pristine natural surroundings, free of financial stress and unsustainable lifestyle patterns. Millions of city folk around the world share…
The Christmas cactus is a highly decorative, resilient houseplant that looks its best during the holiday season. Consequently, it is a popular seasonal gift worldwide. Besides the exciting looks of its segmented, droopy “body,” this succulent will reward you with…
Many of us will receive a Christmas cactus as a gift during the holidays or want to give one as a gift. It’s easy (and free) to grow new plants from this gorgeous blooming plant by learning how to propagate…
Is cabin fever wearing you down? Are you ready to play in the garden despite December being the coldest stretch of the year? Or maybe you want to become more self-sufficient? Break out your thickest gardening gloves and a coat,…
If you’re excited to decorate for the holidays but don’t have an outdoor power plug nearby, you can still have outdoor Christmas lights! Because maybe you want to cut down on the power bill and save money during the holiday season – or what…
I’ve been preparing turmeric for horses on and off for years. I’ve used turmeric for horses to treat digestive issues, sarcoids, sore muscles, and itchy skin. The results have varied, but for the most part, I’ve observed turmeric to have…
The Holiday season is our favorite part of the year – and Christmas lights are one of the best ways to help everyone celebrate! We want to help you show off a dazzling Christmas light display that merges creativity and…
Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you consume fermented foods because it will receive an abundance of healthy probiotics, which are live microorganisms…
If you’re new to keeping chickens, it may surprise you to know that they don’t like to sleep on the floor. Chickens need a place to roost, relax, and feel safe at night! A place where they can sleep stress-free…
It’s safe to say that chicken lovers can get a bit obsessive about their hens! There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t spend a few moments watching our hens scratch about, going all misty-eyed at their adorable…
Throughout North America, blackberries and raspberries grow wild. There’s prime roadside picking out there, but thorns, tangled vines, and uneven footing make harvesting an extreme sport of sorts! By comparison, domestic berry varieties are thornless, easy to trellis, very prolific,…
Stone and mulch are two prevalent landscape elements for all the right reasons! They are not just cost-effective and easy to maintain; both continuously prove to be worthy of a range of natural, gorgeous textures and patterns for landscaping ideas…
What are the main differences between raising sheep vs goats? We’re about to brainstorm the subtleties that most homesteaders overlook – including the cost of feed, potential profitability, and other muttony nuances! But first, let me tell you how my…
Backyard pavilions are magical spaces! You can enjoy balmy summer evenings with family and friends or crisp romantic date nights, sipping wine and watching the sunset. Many family weddings and reunions have taken place in a backyard pavilion, and they…
There is nothing that can rain on your parade like a grotesque muddy patch in your backyard. Mud patches are an even bigger nightmare if you have kids or pets. And we haven’t even gotten started with mowing the lawn!…