You’ve babied your herbs all season long. And now your garden is bursting with more fragrant goodness than you can use in a month. Don’t let those hard-earned herbs go limp in the fridge! Instead, try these nine innovative ways…
Growing mint in pots is one of the easiest ways to kickstart your herb garden. Growing potted mint is also highly rewarding! Mint is a resilient, fragrant herb with many benefits, notably tasty homemade tea, herbal infusions, culinary uses, and…
As winter’s icy fingers grip the December landscape, homesteaders don’t retreat indoors. Instead, they spring into action! These December homesteading tasks are the heartbeat of sustainable living, from protecting livestock and building our soil over winter to winterizing infrastructure and…
Catnip is an exhilarating pink or white-flowered herb that turns your aloof feline into a twirling, purring ball of joy. Our enchanting catnip guide will unlock the secrets of cultivating this lovely plant, from tiny seeds to full-blown cat euphoria….
As May unfolds, the garden beckons and waits for planting, nurturing, and reaping. But what crops should you plant in May for the best spring and summer yield? Here are our suggestions. Let’s delve into the art of May gardening across all…
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…
One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how…
Homegrown basil is one of my favorite herbs to help me spice up pizza, pasta, pesto, and homemade spaghetti sauce! But how do you harvest and trim basil leaves without killing the plant, and how do you pick basil leaves…
The arrival of a new baby goat is always a joyous occasion, but that joy can quickly turn to despair if your doe starts showing signs of mastitis. Today, we’re looking at mastitis in goats and natural treatment. A hungry…