After you've successfully fermented batch after batch of amazingly crunchy sauerkraut, perfecting the process along the way, brine and spices included, the question begs to be asked: what fermented veggies are you going to experiment with next? Lacto-fermented garlic is a super-easy recipe to try. It knows no bounds when it comes to boosting your health! Another lacto-fermented foolproof recipe is that of wild fermented salsa without whey. When you are drowning in tomatoes fresh from … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Make Probiotic-Rich Fermented Carrots
20 Uses For Wood Chip In The Garden & Homestead
Wood chip is a material that many take for granted. It is common on many homesteads, and used in many gardens, parks and public spaces. It is a valuable material, that can be put to many different uses. But there is a lot of confusion out there about what is should and should not be used for. And there is a lot of misinformation out there. In this article, we'll look at 20 useful ways to use wood chip around your homestead. Not All Wood Chip Is Created Equal Before we … [Read more...] about 20 Uses For Wood Chip In The Garden & Homestead
10 Most Productive Egg Laying Chickens – 300+ Eggs Per Year
Raising chickens is such a delight, because they’re pets with benefits. Not only do they provide affection, entertainment, and fun, but they provide you with breakfast too! We’re often asked which breeds of chickens lay the most eggs, and luckily there are plenty of them that make the list. The following are our most recommended chicken breeds for eggs, not only because they’re highly productive, but because they’re wonderful pets as well. Related Reading: 7 Ways To Get … [Read more...] about 10 Most Productive Egg Laying Chickens – 300+ Eggs Per Year
8 Magazine Subscriptions for Gardeners and Green Thumbs
I love the internet, don’t you? With a few keystrokes, I can instantly get answers to all of my gardening questions. What kind of fertilizer should I be putting on my tomatoes? What exactly is a straw bale garden? Why does everyone seem to grow marigolds in the vegetable garden? It’s great! The thing is, sometimes, there’s nothing better than curling up with a cup of tea and one of my favorite gardening magazines. The internet is excellent for immediate answers, but nothing beats the … [Read more...] about 8 Magazine Subscriptions for Gardeners and Green Thumbs
23 Seed Catalogs You Can Request For Free (& Our 4 Favorite!)
Are you getting tired of the dreary, long, cold, snowy winter? Then it’s time to break out the seed and plant catalogs and start planning your spring garden. Nothing helps to while away to winter blues quite like the bright and vibrant colors of a beautiful seed catalog. The best part is, you can get them for free. Order a bunch of seed catalogs so you can compare hundreds of varieties of each crop, that way you know you’re getting the best plants for your future … [Read more...] about 23 Seed Catalogs You Can Request For Free (& Our 4 Favorite!)
15 Reasons To Grow Marigolds In The Vegetable Garden
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow. They look lovely in planters, hanging baskets or ornamental beds or borders. But they can also be an excellent addition to your vegetable garden. French marigolds should not be confused with another useful plant –Calendula (sometimes referred to as Pot Marigold). Nor should they be confused with Tagetes erecta (African marigold). While both of these other plants can also be great additions to your garden, in this … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons To Grow Marigolds In The Vegetable Garden