I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with giving them a formal education, I gave them a valuable School of Life education. I taught them about life by giving them age-appropriate chores that taught them everything from the cycle of life to conservation, to how to use their …
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Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy and well-nourished. This is important for good digestion. But sometimes, something that tastes good is safe… until it is not. Can goats eat celery, for instance? Yes, in moderation, goats can eat celery. Celery is a good source of fiber, …
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they eat a variety of plants. Goats need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables to grow and thrive. It is often difficult to know what is a healthy treat that needs to either be given in moderation, that should never be given …
Goats need different vitamins, minerals, grasses, leaves, grains, fruit, and vegetables to grow and be healthy. As foragers, they will always be interested in trying new tasty treats. But, speaking for myself and my goats, it is safe to say that everybody needs a treat now and then. So, can goats eat cucumber? Yes, goats …
If you started your beekeeping journey, you already know that a hive without a queen bee is either a dead hive or one that is packing up to move out in search of a queen bee to serve. This is one reason why regular hive inspections are so important. If the queen dies and is …
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic it can be. Any contact with the root, stem, flowers, berries, and vine of poison ivy will give you a nasty, itchy, painful rash. Getting rid of this noxious weed can be very tricky… but why not leave it to …
Beautiful lawns are awesome, everybody loves lush green grass; however, in your vegetable garden or in your flower beds grass and weeds can be terrible invaders that just take over the ground choking out your plants and vegetables. We have the most horrible clay soil imaginable in our province. It is thicker and denser than …
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Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock, field, or cliff side of vegetation in no time. But there are many plants that are not healthy for goats to eat. So, can goats eat arugula? The simple answer is yes, but in moderation. Arugula is rich in nutrients …
The queen bee is the most important member of any colony. She can live for three to four years while her underlings can only live a few weeks. Only the queen bee mates and can lay female eggs; the workers are all female. She is therefore critical to the survival of the hive. If your …
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Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables, but everybody needs a treat sometimes. So, can goats eat acorns? Yes, goats love eating tasty acorns. Acorns have vitamins A and B, calcium, zinc, iron, and manganese which all contribute to healthy development. But, they also …
