Sam Schipani

Photo by Aphiwat Chuangchoem via Pexels Raising quail on your homestead? Or perhaps you have noticed these tiny, splotchy eggs on the stands of your farmers market or on the shelves of your local health food store? Whatever, the case,…
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BDN file photo Some gardeners live in fear of frost. Even as the days begin to warm, a surprise cold snap could mean the end of the road for precious tomatoes and peppers sown too soon. Growers in a handful of tropical areas may not…
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The 2012 United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Maybe you are a first-time gardener trying to figure out what to plant, or maybe you are a seasoned grower trying to figure out why your perennial flowers never…
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Forget the pricy colored water at the store, hummingbird food is easy to make and use in hummingbird feeders. BDN file photo Having a hummingbird grace your yard feels like a magical experience, like being visited by a fairy. …
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Photo by Gabor Degre Between the freezing cold temperatures and the wet, heavy snow, winter months can wreak havoc on your home. When things finally thaw out, you probably have a number of spring repairs to do around the house to get…
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Photo via RawPixel.com via Pexel The weather is warming and spring cleaning is just around the corner. The annual scrub and purge is an important part of maintaining your homestead, but it takes time, and it can be challenging to…
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Photo by Gabor Degre Skittles may have coined the catchphrase “Taste the Rainbow” to sell their colorful, sugary candies, but the adage has some truth for fruits and vegetables as well. Yes, you should eat the rainbow. While…
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Mangalitsa piglets. | Photo by Tim Winkler If you’re considering moving away from conventional breeds to add a little diversity to the livestock on your small farm or homestead, Mangalitsa pigs are a great hog with a rich history. …
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Most gardeners are accustomed to using a single method of gardening, maybe a plot or a raised bed. There are so many different gardening methods around the world, though, and some of them may help you grow better where you are. Hugel…
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Because of the intellectual stimulation and therapeutic benefits it provides, gardening has long attracted some of the world’s greatest thinkers. As a result, there is a wide variety of insightful, beautiful quotes about the gardening…
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Fruit trees — just a few or a whole orchard — can produce fruit for eating and making into jams, juices and more. Here's how to pick a fruit tree. Photo by Gabor Degre Whether you love making jam or just want fruit picked fresh off…
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Although garlic is usually planted in the fall, planting garlic in the spring will yield a harvest. But it’s a different growing and harvesting experience than if you plant garlic in the fall. Spring garlic greens growing. | Photo by…
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