Have you heard the good news about apple cider vinegar? I’ll guess you have: if you are a health junkie or homesteader you can’t go a day without people talking about it. To some, it’s a miraculous health-booster. To others, a must-have ingredient in the kitchen. And still to others, a valuable germ-fighter in the
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There is hardly anything better than genuine sheep’s wool. It’s versatile, insulating, and durable. It’s just awesome… And whether it is your favorite wool garment, a decorative fleece, or even a nice wool rug, it’s something you want to enjoy. But it’s hard to enjoy it when it has a peculiar barnyard odor. Sure, our
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Chickens are just like every other animal alive in that they need the right kinds of nutrients in the right amounts if they’re going to thrive. Many new keepers make the mistake of thinking that because chickens are omnivorous, and because they eat just about anything, they will get all the vitamins and minerals they
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Quick, what do cows eat? Grass, or maybe hay, right? That’s pretty much it, isn’t it? No, not quite. Cows can actually eat quite a few different things, but compared to other kinds of livestock, there are many, many things they shouldn’t. And yes, that includes lots of plants! Some can upset their stomachs; others
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Have you ever heard of a bushel before? Isn’t that just slang for a bunch of something? Bushels of problems, bushels of fun? Even a bushel of wheat? Believe it or not, this isn’t a slang term. It’s an actual unit of measure, one with a long and storied purpose. So how much is a
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Some of the biggest pests you’ll have to deal with on your homestead, year in and year out, are the humble flies. They may be humble, but boy are they annoying! Aside from zipping around to confuse and annoy you, flies spread disease and can contaminate food in the kitchen and the dining room. No
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Ever heard the term bushel of wheat? If you have, you might have thought that it was slang, of sorts. A bushel just means a bunch, right? Not quite, though it is! A bushel is an actual, precise unit of measure, specifically weight or volume, one that is very important in the US, especially for
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If you have animals on your homestead, the ideal for you, like me in so many others, might be letting your animals roam over the pasture in harmony. What could be more fun, or cuter? It’s an iconic image for a reason, and I must admit it is awfully nice to let your critters just
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Savvy gardeners are always careful to keep track of their plants’ nutritional needs. All plants need the right foods in the right ratios, but what you might not know is that you don’t have to resort to chemical-laden fertilizers to feed them. Some common kitchen scraps can actually be turned into nutrient-dense plant food. One
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Whatever kind of plants you are raising, if you want them to be fruitful and multiply, they’ve got to be pollinated. It’s possible to pollinate your own plants, but it’s a lot easier to let mother nature take the wheel on this one. Helpful pollinators include bees, wasps, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more, and each prefers
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