Homestead life is highly rewarding and extremely satisfying but everyone will agree it is also hard work. It is demanding both physically and mentally, therefore anything that does not go to plan can be very frustrating. Growing anything, whether food, flowers, should remain high up on everyone’s list of undertakings despite the hard-physical effort that …
This Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation System Is So Easy to Make Read More »
If you raise ducks, you might be wondering what the best way to introduce new ducks or ducklings to the mix might be. There’s no one single right way – but for me, I’ve found that being thoughtful about the process is the best way to do things. Whenever I try to rush the “introductory …
If you’ve mastered growing basic herbs like basil, sage, rosemary, and thyme, it might be ready to tackle another new herb – savory. There are two main types of savory, winter and summer, but both are relatively uncommon in most peoples’ backyard herb beds. There’s no good reason for this, either, since savory is incredibly …
Don’t you love the taste of fresh parsley on your morning scrambled eggs? Herbs like parsley have a ton of health benefits in addition to their culinary applications. You probably already know this. But what you might not know is that these herbs are also great for your chickens, too. There are several ways you …
There is a growing number of people who are moving over to drinking raw milk in the US – the figure varies between 3.2% to 5% – as they believe it is good for you. The government does not agree, and while in many states the sale of raw milk is illegal, the government can’t …
Every year, I think I have finally designed the perfect chicken-proof garden… and then those little buggers prove me wrong! Chickens are great to have around. They provide plenty of eggs and meat, they offer free fertilizer for the garden with their manure, some people even keep them as pets. However, make no bones about …
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If you’re interested in learning how to get rid of mice without killing your pets, you’ve come to the right place. Fortunately, it’s a situation that I haven’t had to deal with of late. Since moving to our house in the countryside, we’ve had very few problems with mice. When we lived right in town …
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A clay pot heater is a simple, effective way to heat a small room or space using nothing more than a few candles and some clay or terrcotta pots. No moving parts. No electricity. Just ambient heat. But capturing that heat is the key. A candle on its own generates a set level of heat …
When you’re building or buying a chicken coop, there are all kinds of features you’ll want to pay attention to. How many nest boxes does it have? What about the roosting bars? Is it big enough for all of your chickens? One feature that many people tend to overlook is how well the chicken coop …
Trees come down. It’s just a matter of time. Whether they fall because you’ve cut them or because a disease or natural disaster takes its toll, the inevitable truth is that at some point, you’re going to have fallen trees to contend with on your property. If you’re cutting trees yourself, the easiest way to …
