Growing anything, whether it be flowers or vegetables, requires a near-perfect environment. If plants are not watered correctly or protected from harsh weather conditions, they will not grow to their full potential. They might even die! The most important factor that dictates how plants grow is the soil (or other medium) that they are growing …
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it was usually with great reluctance that I did my chores. With that said, the use of chores provides a much-needed sense of routine and responsibility. There are, therefore, many chores that your kids can do quite easily ranging from cleaning …
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead Read More »
You probably already know that things like potatoes, carrots, and beets are edible – but the list doesn’t end there. This list of 30 common root vegetables that are edible will have you rethinking everything you know about what’s going on underground. After all, it’s not just the leaves and fruits of plants that are …
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular job. When it comes to homesteading, your clothes are as much a tool as your tools are. Being dressed appropriately allows you to work quickly, efficiently, and comfortably. It also provides a level of safety from certain possible dangers – …
So, your pot plants are gorgeous one day, and then they suddenly look like they are struggling the next day. You have given them the right amount of water and sunlight, so what is going on? They do not have bugs, fungus, or bacteria, so that just leaves… the soil. But can your potting soil …
Can Potting Soil Expire? How Long Is It Good For? Read More »
For countless homesteaders in America, no matter what their location, wood is an important resource. For many, it is that feeling of coziness enjoyed while sitting before a roaring log fire. Numerous people like myself have an abundance of free wood that is available for collection. However, lots of others are not so fortunate and …
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a few basics you need to understand about what plants need to survive. Therefore, I am going to start with the basics: Biology 101. What does a seed need to grow? Your seed needs nutritious soil to grow in. Your seed …
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse Read More »
Anyone who buys firewood regularly, whether for providing a permanent source of heat to a homestead or a cozy ambient fire in a traditional house, will be familiar with the term, “cord of firewood”. However, if you are a first-time buyer you may want to know exactly how much wood will be included when buying …
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even untreated rivers that are the only source of water for millions of people worldwide. Each has its own pros and cons. It is a hot topic that affects every person and animal on the earth. Everywhere you go to you …
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water? Read More »
Being a parent is tough – I’m not even a parent and I know that – it’s especially tough when you have to shop for the little ones and the price tags on all the things you need are through the roof. One of the more expensive things you’ll be purchasing is a pack of …
