A half-acre homestead offers a fantastic opportunity to create a self-sufficient and productive living space.
All gardeners and homesteaders need to have D.E. available; it's versatile and safe. Here are 18 ways to use diatomaceous earth on the homestead.
This 1-acre homestead layout proves that you don't need a ton of property to have a thriving and successful homestead.
Hive frame sterilisation, with a boiling solution of cleaning soda, is simple and effective for the small-scale beekeeper.
After planting a seed potato in the garden, using fertilizer is an essential part of the gardening process to ensure you get a healthy yield. Potato plants thrive with the right plant food, and nothing is better than using organic fertilizer. #potatoes #fertilizer #homemade
Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial growing up to 8 feet tall and wide, and is covered in small sunflower-like flowers throughout the summer. This article will provides information on companion planting with Jerusalem artichokes.
If you’re a poultry fan curious about the world’s cutest chicken breeds, you’ve come to the perfect spot. Discover, read, ... Read more
If you're looking to raise animals to make a nice profit, here are the top 10 best livestock to start with, along with the math for each.
We have grown comfrey for many years. In this post we will look at how to grow comfrey, and how to use it in your garden.
A fodder system lets you save money in making healthy feed for your livestock. Craft this gardening structure efficiently with our full guide!
Though chickens are the best-known type of poultry, there are many other breeds worth considering. A mixed flock has many advantages.
Comfrey is a pretty invasive plant, but may offer some benefits. Here's how to grow it.
See the best animal manure types to use in your garden to energize and power up your soil and plants this year - and how to apply it safely!
The best way to feed goats all winter is by planting a wheat and rye pasture mix. Plant it in a goat-grazing area that’s fenced off to contain the goats.
Marjoram adds a unique flavor to your dishes, and makes a pretty addition to the garden. Here's everything you need to know about growing marjoram.
Since having ducks onto the homestead we have come to enjoy them. Here are the top 10 reasons we will continue to keep ducks on the farm.
In scop terapeutic sunt utilizate semintele (boabele) si tulpinile de OVAZ. For therapeutic purposes are used seeds (grains) and oat stalks
One of the most prized livestock in Cheshire and the whole UK is the Valais Blacknose sheep. Learn more about this highly domesticated sheep breed.
Livestock guardian dogs can protect your livestock from both four-legged predators and two-legged threats, especially after the SHTF.
Learn which cattle breeds are best suited for hobby farms and homesteads. At Our Country Life we will share our top pick, along with the benefits of choosing smaller over larger breeds in terms of land space and livestock feed/water consumption.
Baby goats are so cute, and you could easily get carried away and buy a lot but that’s probably not the best strategy.
Consuming Swiss chard is a good source of potassium, potassium, and iron. But how to plant Swiss Chard is challenging. The Gardening Dad is exclusively a hub to grab this trick.
Looking for the best dog to watch over your small flock of chickens at home? Come learn all about the three best livestock guardian dogs for chickens and what makes each one of them so great for your home!
Goats are so useful for a variety of jobs. One that is incredibly helpful is in the garden. Sharing our best ways to get started with gardening with goats.
Ginger has been around for centuries, but it's become more popular recently. The medicinal qualities are enough reason to start growing it.
Why raise sheep? there are plenty of reasons to have these docile, beautiful creatures in your farm, including for profit
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
If you ever watched the Looney Toons cartoons as a youngster, you likely remember the regal rooster Foghorn Leghorn. Foghorn ... Read more
No till gardening pro's and getting started using a no till method in your garden plus some fun tips for growing amazing tomatoes in containers! My guest today, Joe Lamp'l from the Joe Gardener Show
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8 ways to use for cinnamon in the garden and on house plants. From rooting hormone to gnat removal, cinnamon can be your gardens best friend!
Raising cattle can be a profitable business if you choose the right breeds for your climate and the amount of land you have.
People raise geese for a variety of reasons, from meat to pond ornaments, and most are not really aggressive, in spite of their reputation.
Kudzu is a green, blossoming vine native to Japan and China. In 1876, farmers brought kudzu to America to feed livestock and prevent soil erosion. Kudzu took root so well in the Southeastern U.S. that the U.S. Department of Agriculture now considers it a weed.
Many times people confuse Easter Eggers with Ameraucanas and Ameraucanas with Aracaunas. It's not hard to confuse these three similar breeds with each other. Easter Eggers Easter Eggers usually have ear tufts and muffs. (The muffs are usually...
In the right climate (hot) growing figs is easy. Fortunately, fig trees can be grown in containers in colder climates. Learn how to grow figs in this guide.
Find a list of the different types of common goat breeds. Learn about the best meat, dairy, and fiber goats with pictures
Deer in the garden? Here's how we solved that problem. Learn lots of ways to keep deer out of the garden. Deer repellant options and tips.
For a homesteader or small land owner, goats make an excellent livestock option. And maybe you’re wondering, how to raise goats?
Cover crops can do a lot for the home garden. There are several good options to choose from. Here are 15 top choices.
