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]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kale
A member of the cabbage family, kale is a cool-season green that grows well in the spring and fall months. It is resilient to fall frosts and is easy to grow in most areas. By incorporating these easy-to-follow tips, you’ll be serving up a bountiful harvest of this delicious superfood throughout the entire year. Health… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley
As a child, you likely viewed parsley as just the frilly garnish sitting atop your main course. As an adult, you’ve hopefully discovered how wonderful and delicious parsley is, as well as how versatile it is in your cooking. Parsley is an easy-to-grow herb that has a place in any garden, big or small, and… [read more]
Getting Started with Rabbits
So you’ve decided to raise rabbits! Congratulations. You have made an excellent choice. Rabbits are a great livestock choice for any homesteader, for a number of reasons. They take up very little space, eat next to nothing, and provide you with a great return on investment in terms of their meat, companionship, and free fertilizer.… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Spinach
The health benefits of spinach were caricatured by the super strength of Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons in the early 1930s. A can of spinach provided the hero with a burst of super strength to defeat the villain and save the love of his life, Olive Oil. Obviously, in real life, we will not be… [read more]
Tasty Moussaka Recipe
If you harvested too much eggplant this year, this moussaka recipe is probably the best way to turn it into a healthy, delicious meal. Have you tried this recipe? Did you try any variations to it? Let us know in the comments below.
Here’s Why You Should Stay Away from Veggies from the Store
Store-bought vegetables can add a significant amount of flavor, color and texture to pre-packaged food or family meals. But there are several reasons why you may want to re-consider reaching for that next tomato, broccoli crown, or head of lettuce. At a glance, the presentation of veggies at the store is appealing. Colors are often… [read more]
How to Plant and Grow Lavender
Lavender is one of the most beloved backyard flowers, and for good reason. As an ornamental herb, it offers so many health and culinary benefits. Plus, it’s easy to grow. It requires minimal care and adds a splash of color to any location. If you’re thinking about growing lavender, consider this helpful guide to assist… [read more]
Making Homemade Powdered Milk (with Step-by-step Pics)
It’s winter on the homestead and we’ve had plenty of snow this year. The cow has dried up but years ago my grandmother taught us to freeze milk when we had an abundance. However, I’m going to need my freezer space soon and must use up the milk that is taking up space or lose… [read more]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I used this time to purchase the chickens that people−the folks I referred to as Towneyz −didn’t want anymore. I did understand them not wanting to keep their chickens during winter. They are more work, and it is cold out. There… [read more]
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