Is the Seedsheet Mini good for apartment dwellers?

April 22, 2019

As an apartment-dweller, I do a fair amount of gardening indoors, and anyone who has read my New Year’s homesteading…

What is a lash egg?

April 22, 2019

Photo by Rachel Vine from Pexels A particularly nasty surprise to find in a chicken coop, a lash egg is an egg-shaped mass…

A guide to the different types of garlic

April 19, 2019

A comparison between hardneck and softneck garlic. | Photo by David Fuller Beloved for its culinary uses (not for its…

What to do with used tea bags

April 19, 2019

Enjoying a cup of tea? Before you toss those tea leaves or used tea bags, read this. There are many…

Things to know before you drill a well

April 18, 2019

BDN File Photo Accessing your own water via a well is sometimes necessary, sometimes preferred. But creating a well is…

How to prepare for emergencies when you live off the grid

April 18, 2019

When you live off the grid, planning is essential to keep your family safe and secure. Here's how to prepare…

‘Bless This Mess’ is a fun take on homesteading stereotypes

April 17, 2019

Image courtesy of ABC ABC’s new comedy "Bless This Mess" premiered to mixed reviews Tuesday night with critics taking the…

How your goats’ needs change with the seasons

April 17, 2019

You have the chickens, so what's next? Goats! Goats need less land and feed than other livestock and can serve…

A guide to types of quail

April 16, 2019

Coturnix quail. | Photo by Jenna Greene Quail are a cute, quirky alternative poultry to raise on your homestead. If…

How to cut back on water

April 16, 2019

A soaker hose that trickles water onto the bales of straw. | Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik There are creative…