Do you want to know the secret to getting the most eggs from your chickens? Maybe you are considering adding chickens to your homestead for egg production for your family. Maybe you just want a few chickens to grace your backyard and eat ticks and other pests but wouldn’t mind eating some fresh eggs every… [read more]
Composting With Chickens
The main ecosystem you build with your chickens can make your garden beds flourish. It is an ecosystem based on organic science methods. Utilizing the physics of the world to make your chickens happy and your vegetables really grow, can fill a homesteader with such joy. It is a bit of work and not everything… [read more]
How to Make Your Own Zeer Pot (Pot in Pot Refrigerator)
The Zeer pot, or pot-in-pot refrigerator, is a product of necessity – food preservation. This simple configuration of earthenware clay pots, insulation, and fabric allow for a cool space in even the hottest climates. These systems have been used in hot, arid regions of the world like Africa and the Middle East for centuries. The… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Pumpkins
Nothing says fall like pumpkin! We love our pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, and of course, our jack o’lanterns. If you love pumpkins, and you enjoy gardening, it might be time to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins for yourself. Just imagine having your homegrown pumpkins grace the table at your Thanksgiving dinner. Or perhaps you… [read more]
The Best Hand Pumps for Your Well (Deep or Shallow)
The first real sign that winter hit at my house was a day like any other. Cold temperatures were lingering and there was snow forecast on the horizon. But the winter sign wasn’t so much the coming of snow and colder temperatures – it was the absence of water from my faucet. After a brief… [read more]
The Full List of Predators on the Homestead to Watch out For
The life of a homesteader can be rewarding and fulfilling when you have the potential to raise and harvest your own animals, collect milks and eggs, and generate income from hides, furs or offspring. But part of being on the homestead and taking on animal husbandry requires increased awareness and security when it comes to… [read more]
How To Hatch Quail Eggs
Quail are a terrific alternative or addition to your homestead. They are small, relatively quiet, prolific egg producers, and require little feed or space. This makes them a great source of eggs if your location does not permit chickens or ducks. There are generally few laws and regulations regarding keeping quail for personal consumption, and… [read more]
How to Plant Grow and Harvest Lettuce
A feeling of dread came over me as I reached into the bag of lettuce to grab a handful of fresh, nutritious greens for my salad. Just imagine my surprise when overnight, my store-bought bag of tasty fresh salad greens had turned to mush even in the coolness of my refrigerator. Instead of crunchy delicious… [read more]
Buying Chickens: A Step By Step Guide
It really is an art form. I made a lot of mistakes when I first started getting baby chicks. Luckily for you, I can tell you the mistakes I made, so you have the option of not making them yourself. Baby chicks require more work than grown chickens. Preparation really is key. Ask yourself if… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Corn
Corn is the quintessential American plant. Cultivated in North America for thousands of years, this plant is a favorite of gardeners all around the world. Fresh, golden corn is easy to grow in a backyard garden, allowing you to cook dozens of ears at a fraction of the price you would pay at the supermarket.… [read more]
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