I'm all about finding quick and easy ways to deal with the less exciting parts of gardening, but sometimes I don't want to use harsh chemicals to control weeds. It's ...

If you have goats and sheep, you may be wondering if you can save space and time by housing the two together. The short answer? Yes - but do your ...

If you're like me, you hate losing your precious plants to fungal infections, but you don't want to use harsh chemicals around the foods you're growing. If that's the case, ...

Do you want to grow plants and seeds year-round? Perhaps you want to grow more flowers and herbs from seed rather than buying them at the store. No matter what ...

Are you thinking about adding a rooster to your backyard flock? Ask any homesteader his or her opinion on the usefulness of roosters, and you’re likely to get a mixed ...

Draft horses are amicable animals that are perfect for getting work done around the homestead. Consider these ten best breeds.

So you've decided to step up your growing game and start an indoor garden. Whether you want to extend your growing season or add some more fresh food to your ...

Looking for an affordable fertilizer with big benefits? Look no further than the nearest rabbit hutch. Rabbits are small animals that you can keep almost anywhere, and they create tons ...

Croad Langshans Chickens, also known as just Langshans in the US, are definitely a rare breed. Despite their rarity, these chickens have some incredible qualities that make them ideal for ...

Chestnuts roasting over a Christmas fire, a warm chestnut soup, or a cake topped in chestnut cream – hungry yet? If you're thinking about growing chestnuts so you can indulge ...

No one wants to see their plants decimated by pests. Sometimes our best option to defend our garden is by using pesticides, but who wants all those chemicals on their ...

Whether you are trying to save some money on your homestead or you simply want to boost the health of your backyard chicken flock, if you ferment your chicken feed ...

Drying fruits, vegetables, and herbs is a process that has been around for a long time. In fact, it's one of the earliest known methods of food preservation.  Today, we ...

Blizzards are a real threat in the winter, depending on where you live. While you might have some warning that a big storm is approaching, you never know what the ...

Fertilizers come in such a huge variety of mixtures and different ingredients that it can be hard to narrow down which one you need. 10-10-10 is a common and popular ...

When you start seedlings indoors, you can't just set them outside one day and expect them to survive. As much as that seems simple and convenient, you'll kill your delicate ...

Greenhouses are costly and timeconsuming to build. They require care and money to keep heated and cooled in most climates. Plus, they need regular maintenance to clean the windows or ...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It's more prudent to head off a disaster beforehand than to deal with it after it occurs. Henry De Bracton (English Jurist) Frightening and potentially deadly, a ...

If it seems like your chickens have been bullying each other lately, you're not alone. Here is how to prevent and resolve this common issue.

Pack goats are becoming increasingly popular among survivalists and homesteaders. Previously, they’ve been called upon for hiking, camping, and hunting trips.  If you start training pack goats when they are ...