At many points in your life, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and distraught. While this is a natural part of being human (and keep in mind that it’s actually not healthy to not feel down every now and then!), being continually down-in-the-dumps could signal a more pressing underlying condition. If your sadness hangs around… [read more]
How to Grow Calendula in Your Garden
With multiple medicinal and culinary uses, calendula is a popular plant known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. This gorgeous bloom follows the direction of the sun throughout the day, just like sunflowers, and offers a sunny addition to any home garden. Also known as English marigolds or pot marigolds, these plants are known… [read more]
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s even possible to quit your day job and devote yourself to the business you love: the business of working your land. Luckily, a homesteading lifestyle works well for those seeking work-from-home opportunities. You can earn a living from a homestead… [read more]
Winter Composting in 15 Easy Steps
The benefits of compost cannot be overstated. There are so many reasons to compost, including eliminating the need to purchase and use chemical fertilizers as well as the ability to retain soil moisture. You can save money and resources while improving your soil and environmental impact. Compost improves soil structure and drainage, and reduces the… [read more]
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might be to breed them and to deal with a pregnant doe. Luckily, all it takes is a little bit of extra attention and care to make sure your pregnant does are well cared for. Giving them access to plenty of… [read more]
12 Quiet Chicken Breeds to Consider Raising
City dwellers, rejoice – just because you live in a crowded area, it doesn’t mean that you can’t begin to homestead. Many suburban and city neighborhoods have voted to allow residents to keep just a few chickens as backyard livestock. While this opens you up to a whole new world of opportunities, these allowances often… [read more]
How to Garden When You’re on a Budget
If you’re looking to get into gardening, you may have found yourself overwhelmed with the endeavor. Sure, there’s a lot to learn, but people rarely stop to consider the immense cost that can be associated with gardening. You don’t want to skimp on any aspect of our garden for fear of ruining your chances of… [read more]
Cast Iron Care Essentials
If you own a home or like to cook, you likely already know the benefits of having just a few trusty pieces of high-end cookware. They offer exceptional culinary use, and are lovely to look at. An old-fashioned cast iron pan is one such tool. They are versatile, offering a number of uses in the… [read more]
Raising Pigs from A to Z
If you’ve recently made the decision to raise pigs for meat, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Pigs are an enjoyable animal to raise, offering a high volume of meat and an even higher level of enjoyment for even the novice farmer. Pigs are intelligent and learn quickly, picking up new tricks even faster than dogs!… [read more]
The Many Types of Soil You Should Know Of
As you’re planning and plotting your garden for this spring, there are plenty of factors that you must consider. What plants will you grow? Where will you plant them? What will your harvest be like? However, keep in mind that many of the answers to these questions–as well as the final outcome of your… [read more]