Make your own fly spray at home, to keep those dreaded flies off of your animals. This is the best kind I have made, and it works!
How to Can Green Beans, Step-By-Step (With Canning Video)
Canning your own green beans doesn’t have to be intimidating. Learn how to preserve all the green beans you want!
How to Build a Goat Stanchion
In today’s episode, I shared the process of building a goat stanchion. Then I went on to express my gratitude to all of you, as well as shared another quick “goaty” project – an easy DIY hay rack.
How to Season, Care for, and Restore Cast Iron
Everyone knows that cast iron is wonderful, but for many it is a challenge if you have never used it before. This article contains information on how to care for your cast iron skillets or pots, as well as how to restore old ones.
Grow this for Free Fertilizer | How to Propagate Comfrey
Comfrey is a workhorse on the homestead and can have many uses. Today I briefly shared how I use it, along with two ways to propagate it.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed in 5 Minutes
You can make an easy raised bed for gardening, in just a few minutes, and minimal effort.
How to Use a Steam Canner
Learn everything you need to know about steam canning. This article explains what it is, how to do it safely, and why it might be great option for you!
What is Companion Planting? | Free Quick Reference Guide
Learn the basics of companion planting – a technique for planting your garden to make sure that everything thrives. Learn about plants that do well together, as well as plants that do not.
How to Grow Your Own Food without a Greenhouse – Make a 5 Minute Cold Frame
With so many people interested in getting started gardening for the first time, I thought I would share how I have my set-up for starting seeds, as well as the cold-frame that I set up to grow in.
How to Grow Healthy Tomatoes
Growing healthy tomatoes in your garden can be a breeze with these tips!
Want your First Chickens? Here’s What You Need to Know
Get your flock started with the right kind of birds for you. Learn the pros and cons of starting with chicks or mature chickens.
How to Kill Fire Ants Naturally
Ever wondered how you can kill fire ants naturally in the yard or garden… and actually get rid of them? Learn a safe and effective way to get rid of fire ants, it’s even good for organic gardens.
How to Easily Remove Squash Bug Eggs
This quick trick is a garden saver. Truly! How to get squash bug eggs (and other bugs’ eggs) off of your garden plants without harming the leaves.
Which Pesticide Should You Use? | Organic Gardening
There are many kinds of pesticides out there in the gardening world for you to choose from. But which one do you use? Find out in this informative article.
Comfrey 101 – Everything You Need to Know about Comfrey and How to Make Comfrey Tea
Comfrey is a great plant to grow in your garden. It can be used many ways on the homestead. Today I shared what comfrey is used for, what I personally use it for, and how to grow it. Also- how to make Comfrey Tea for your garden!
How to Set Up Nesting Boxes for Your Chickens
When setting up your new chicken coop, how many nesting boxes do you need? How do you set them up?
Learn about this basic chicken care topic in this article.
Pasty Butt – What it is & How to Treat or Prevent it
Pasty Butt is something that can go straight from yucky to deadly in no time at all. This article discusses what “pasty butt” is, why it is dangerous, and things you can do to help out your chicks.
Raising Chicks: How to Set Up a Brooder
Getting started raising chicks doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
With a few basic supplies, you’ll be able to successfully bring up healthy, happy chickens.
A Guide to Chicken Egg Colors
Why do chickens lay different colored eggs? Learn the simple reason for different colors in the egg basket.