Author: Aislinn Sarnacki

You’re putting your insect repellent on wrong

An adult mosquito harvesting a blood meal. | Photo by Griffin Dill   Irritating biting flies like mosquitoes, black flies…

March 15, 2019 7:35 am

6 gardening apps for planning your plantings

Composite image by Aislinn Sarnacki A great way to prepare for the growing season is to carefully map out your…

March 13, 2019 10:00 am

These tips for feeding wild birds may surprise you

Bird feeders, suet, seed. Here's what you need to know about feeding wild birds. A tufted titmouse snags a seed…

February 27, 2019 4:11 pm

These reusable sandwich bags can help you reduce waste

Want to reduce your household waste? Trade plastic sandwich bags for these reusable sandwich bags and you can! Tossing a…

February 27, 2019 2:59 pm

Beekeeper Petra Ahnert shares the secrets of ‘Beehive Alchemy’

Composite image by Sarah Walker Caron Author of the new book “Beehive Alchemy,” beekeeper Petra Ahnert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has…

February 19, 2019 10:00 am

9 creative uses for canning jars

Canning jars aren't just for jams and pickles. This roundup shares 9 creative uses for canning jars. Glass canning jars…

February 6, 2019 5:21 pm

8 things you can compost that might surprise you

Garden clippings on top of a backyard compost pile. Woody material can take a few cycles to break down. | Photo by…

January 30, 2019 9:39 am

Candle making tips for beginners

Wax, wicks, what could be complicated? A lot actually — there's a science to it. These candle making tips will…

January 28, 2019 1:56 pm

Guinea fowl might be a good addition to your homestead

A chicken-sized bird originating from Africa, the guinea fowl is prized by many farmers and homesteaders throughout the United States…

January 22, 2019 12:50 pm

Should you add peacocks to your homestead?

An India blue peacock at 4Ds Farm in Maine. | Photo by Scott DeMoranville With its dazzling fan of colorful…

January 10, 2019 4:25 pm

Choosing the right projects, chores for homesteading kids

When you live off your land, there's much to do and everyone needs to pitch in. Here's how to choose…

January 4, 2019 2:30 pm

What are natural sources of vitamin D and how much do you need?

Are you getting enough vitamin D? The important nutrient is key to healthy bones and can boost the immune system…

December 28, 2018 4:36 pm