Why geese are good guard animals

March 19, 2019

Did you know that geese are good guard animals? Learn why in this an excerpt from The Modern Homesteader's Guide…

What hardiness zones mean and how to determine yours

March 19, 2019

The 2012 United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Maybe you are a first-time gardener trying to figure…

How to make hummingbird food

March 18, 2019

Forget the pricy colored water at the store, hummingbird food is easy to make and use in hummingbird feeders. BDN…

How to grow an avocado tree from an avocado pit

March 15, 2019

Curious about growing avocado trees? Before you toss the avocado pit, consider growing your own with this easy tutorial. This…

You’re putting your insect repellent on wrong

March 15, 2019

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

Homesteading skills for sustainability

March 14, 2019

It's such a nice idea: living gently, in a way that is kind to you and the Earth. But a…

Before the bee packets arrive, prepare for your beehive

March 14, 2019

April’s spring showers bring the May flowers and May brings the packaged honey bees that will pollinate and feed on…

9 handy videos to help with your spring repairs

March 14, 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre Between the freezing cold temperatures and the wet, heavy snow, winter months can wreak havoc on…

9 natural spring cleaning hacks we love

March 13, 2019

Photo via RawPixel.com via Pexel The weather is warming and spring cleaning is just around the corner. The annual scrub…

6 gardening apps for planning your plantings

March 13, 2019

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