Is there anything more zen than a lovely water source, outlined with aquatic plants? Water gardens are gaining popularity amongst both homesteaders and those with small yards looking to add ...

There’s nothing worse than observing a declining supply of hay in your loft. Especially when you’re only halfway through winter.  It happens to us all. We miscalculate or misjudge the ...

It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The ...

Do you have an abundance of pine needles in your garden? Put them to work! While some think that pine needles are a nuisance, you might be surprised to know ...

Cornish chickens are not a foreign name to the chicken industry. You’ve likely heard the name more than once if you’ve been around chickens for a while. Not to be ...

Voles are small little mammals that spend part of their lives underneath the ground, which makes them hard to detect. Even though these little critters only grow to be 5-7 ...

If you’re looking for a dual-purpose dairy goat, the Swiss Saanen dairy goat is your best bet for high production and durability.  The Saanen is well-known for its ability to ...

One of the most notable things about many seasonal celebrations is the food. Imagine Thanksgiving without the turkey, or the 4th oh July without barbecue. Easter is another one of ...

Beans are some of the most interesting vegetable garden plants, but they can be kind of confusing. Do peas fall into the same category? Are peas beans, too? What about ...

I first tried jicama during my meal kit box days. While I didn’t keep the meal kits in my life, jicama has become a must-have for growing in my garden. ...

If you are an urban or suburban homesteader, you have to squeeze everything you can into a small garden space. It’s an exciting challenge to use every nook and cranny, ...

Starting seeds is relatively simple, but you’re at the mercy of mother nature, which can be frustrating. It can also be a costly endeavor if you have to buy a ...

Getting plants for your garden can cost a lot of money. But if you’re on a tight budget, there’s no reason not to have a marvelous garden. You just need ...

If you want a fancy breed from a fancy place, Cubalayas certainly won’t disappoint you! Cubalayas are bred to be an exotic exhibition bird, egg layer, and meat producer. This ...

If you have multiple species of livestock on your small farm, you may have wondered how you can make the most of your limited space and improve the health of ...

Mizuna greens are a Japanese varietal of mustard greens. It’s a part of the Brassica family and is also known as Japanese Mustard or California peppergrass. It’s tough to find ...

The first time I hatched chicken eggs, I thought, “Wow this is easy!” It only took 21 days. It did require a few special pieces of equipment. Plus, I had ...

Do you incubate your own chicken eggs for hatching? You’re probably already aware of how exciting this endeavor can be.  Personally, I find chick hatching time to be some of ...

I love growing cilantro because it means you get to have two herbs in one. You can harvest the tasty leaves first, and then later in the season come the ...

It’s easy to forget about your outdoor plants during the winter when everything is cold and nothing is growing – that is until spring arrives and you can see the ...