The Homestead Archives

What is the Bloom of an Egg?

Chickens 101: What does it mean when someone talks about the “bloom” or “cuticle” of an egg? What is it, and what is its purpose?

When to Plant EVERYTHING

When and How to Plant ALL the Seeds for your Garden

Using a soil blocking tool allows you to create soil "blocks" for starting your seeds for the garden. It reduces waste and expense, since there is no need for the little soil "disks" or other store bought starters.

How to Use a Soil Blocking Tool

How to use a soil blocking tool for starting your seeds for your garden.

How to Make Your Own Seed Starter Soil

Save money in the garden by making your own DIY Seed Starter Soil

How to Tame a Rooster

Tips and tricks for dealing with an aggressive rooster on your homestead or small farm.

The A-Frame Chicken Sled from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

How to Build an A-Frame Chicken Coop | Movable “Chicken Sled”

How to Build an A-Frame Chicken Coop a.k.a The Movable “Chicken Sled” – Get FREE Plans for this easy to build coop below!

Hornworms: Tomato-Murdering Beasts!

What are Tomato Hornworms?! Find out what they are and how to get them out of your garden.

Crazy Way to Keep Flies Away From Your Chicken Coop

Today I shared a surprising way that I learned to keep flies away from the chicken coop. It’s easy, and to my great shock, it actually seemed to work!

How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

You can get rid of ants naturally from your home by following these simple steps. Get the ants out of your pantry, once and for all – without poisons!

How to Harden Off your Seedlings Before Planting in the Garden | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

How to Harden Off Plants

Learn about the importance of “hardening off” your plants, what it is and how to do it.

How to Make Homemade Bug Killer for the Garden (3 Versions!)

Simple recipes for making your own “insecticide” at home from natural, non-toxic ingredients.

Pineapple Sage

Pineapple sage is a beautiful, late summer flower with a surprise.

How to Make an Amish Fence Puller

A simple yet priceless tool for putting in a nice, tight fence. So easy, you might even call it a “hack.”

How to Grow Potatoes

Tips on planting and growing your own potatoes.

How to Keep Your Chickens Warm in the Winter

Tips for what you should and shouldn’t do to keeping your chickens safe and comfortable all winter long.

How to Add New Chickens to Your Existing Flock

How do you add new chickens to your existing flock while also minimizing the “drama” that goes with it.

You Will Fail! | 10 Tips for the New Homesteader

Here’s some tips to help you out if you are just getting started or thinking of homesteading.

How to Make a Cattle Panel Structure

Make a Greenhouse, Chicken House, Rabbit House and More from this simple building made from cattle panels. Building your own cattle panel structure is easy to do and only takes a couple hours to complete.