Although the changing of the leaves is a splendor to behold, we homesteaders see the process as something else altogether. A reminder that the cold temperatures of winter will be following very close behind. November itself can prove to be quite a chilly month in and of itself. With that said, it doesn’t compare to …
Nothing says summertime like fresh cantaloupe, with those grown on your homestead being the best by far. However, as with anything planted in the garden, there is more to know than just the process of sticking the seed or the plant into the ground. In this article, we are going to take a looks at …
The days may be getting longer, but we still have a lot of days ahead of us that will prove to be both chilly and cold. As it happens, you may have already noticed a subtle change in both your flocks routine and personalities. These changes in your flock are those of being not so …
When deciding to take on and maintain chickens, the first priority is to make sure that the flock is both happy and healthy. Keeping your birds happy is pretty simple—food, a secure coop, and room to roam are the essential requirements. On the other hand, keeping your chickens healthy can at times seem daunting to …
There has been a lot of talk lately of the Back to Eden method of gardening. I, personally, have seen it all over the homesteading blog-o-sphere as well as on multiple YouTube channels. However, many don’t really know what set this method of gardening separate from what they’re already likely doing — which is raised …
When I finally made the decision to add chickens to the homestead, like most, I went into serious research mode. Admittedly, with all the research I performed, the one situation that I never considered was that, like most animals, chickens can and do get bored. It only makes sense, seeing that they split their daily …
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