Welcome to British Columbia, home of the mildest climate in Canada. If you’re new to the province, you might be wondering what that means for you as a gardener. Spoiler: It’s good! With a little careful timing, most vegetables will…
I love my cowboy boots, even though they have such smooth soles that I almost always fall over while wearing them. I used to have a sweet pair of flared jeans that went perfectly with the boots, but sadly, over-indulgence…
Along with the fruits and vegetables you raise in your garden, you also raise livestock that depends upon you for a safe environment. If you love chickens, in particular, you will need to find the best protective shelter for them…
Chokecherry vs chokeberry! What’s the difference? By some cruel (and confusing) twist of fate, we have two similar plants – with nearly identical names! One of these bears edible fruits, while the other can cause toxicity or even death in…
Have you ever approached a house and been captivated by its porch, even if it is not lofty or massive? An attractive front yard porch is the welcome mat of your home – and the gateway into your homestead. Your beautiful front porch…
Mulch can be an essential tool for a healthy garden with robust plants! Mulch can help protect your soil from extreme temperatures, and it can help keep the soil moist and reduce weed growth. All of this can help your…
How can you tell if your duck eggs are fertile? Consider the following advice from our Indian runner ducks! Let me explain. Our Indian runner ducks are laying once again! But, they have a somewhat haphazard approach to egg production….
When the winter season hits, it gets freezing outside – quickly! You need the warmest winter hat to protect you from chilly wind gusts and snow – especially if you are always snow blowing, hiking, or working outdoors. But – what are…
You may or may not be aware of all the DIY heater ideas out there, but there are a few circulating that are worth knowing how to execute in an emergency or just for some extra warmth in a drafty…
Preparing for the winter season is one of the primary tests in establishing a durable homestead. One element of preparation includes protecting your plants. Frost has a way of penetrating the roots of young plants, damaging them, and killing them…
Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season? Or – maybe you want to plan a tomato crop that lasts year-round, so you’re…
We all know that high heat kills germs of various kinds. After all, our very own bodies raise temperature to kill pathogens. We boil, roast, or bake food not only to make it more digestible and tastier but to make it safe…
Goats eat everything! Right? Well, my herd of Dwarf Nigerian cross Boer goats doesn’t. Offer them organic lettuce fresh from the garden, and they’ll turn their collective noses up at it. Offer them fresh oat hay, and they won’t even…
If you have a sloped garden, retaining walls can help level your ground and prevent soil erosion, but they often look bland. Turn them into stunning garden features with cascading plants! These plants are also perfect for hanging baskets on…
Struggling to find the best funny chicken names? Let us help you out with this list of the 313+ cute and funny chicken names! From people’s names to chicken-themed twists on famous names, there are quite a few names to…
