7 Foods You’ve Been Storing Wrong Your Whole Life
There are things we learn growing up, not because someone took the time to teach them to us, but because “that’s just the way we always did it.” It’s how …
There are things we learn growing up, not because someone took the time to teach them to us, but because “that’s just the way we always did it.” It’s how …
So, you’d like to try your hand at making a broom, am I right? Or maybe you are here to learn a thing or two about diversifying the bird feed …
Ah yes, summer is finally here. And with it comes popsicles, sunscreen lotion, and the annual emergence of the one pest that sets every gardener on edge – the Japanese …
Growing some shape or size of pumpkin is easy enough. Getting them to grow huge is another weight category entirely. So, what does it take to grow a large pumpkin? …
Few things bring more joy in a late-season garden than harvesting a bounty of bright-hued peppers. This gem of a garden plant is considered low maintenance—there’s rarely much you need …
If you’ve never had a carrot fresh from the garden, you really don’t know what you’re missing! The sweetness and crunch of a fresh carrot can’t be beat, and when …
What if you were unable to… Now is the moment where you get to fill in the blank. To say that the last few years were full of change would …
If you’re into homesteading and hobby farming, you’ve no doubt seen gorgeous photos of egg baskets overflowing with multicolored eggs. These enviable egg baskets are enough to get anyone interested …
When we first delved into the world of chicken keeping, we read every book we could get our hands on to prepare. Our biggest concern was the chicken coop, and …
No matter where you are on your path to self-sufficiency, there are plenty of reasons to want to keep animals. Deciding what animal to raise is another matter. For many …
The end of the gardening season comes as a relief to most of us. After months of managing massive daily harvests of zucchini and tomatoes, cooler weather and slower growing …
In the world of horticulture, peat moss possesses many qualities we want in a growing medium. Peat moss has a lightweight and spongy texture. It has the uncanny ability to …
While supermarkets and supply chains have made it possible for us to eat nearly any food we want at any time of the year, there remains one delicious treat that …
In what sort of situation would it ever make sense to can water ahead of an emergency or an inclement situation? There’s a little clue for you there. It all …
When you think about a food-producing garden, it’s likely that you imagine neat beds with rows of fruits and vegetables. But a typical kitchen garden is only one type of …
Honey is, of course, a delicious ingredient. It has a range of culinary uses and can be spread on toast, drizzled over yogurt and fresh fruit, and be used in …
With summertime fun comes both the heat and the sun. And if cooking inside has you rethinking turning the oven on, get outside in the early morning or later in …
Most chicken keepers have a lurking fear of something going wrong with their flock. There are so many health issues that chickens can encounter, there’s no wonder we worry! The …
Did you know that very few ducks actually “quack”? It’s true, they don’t. Are you aware that male ducks are called drakes? That females are called hens or ducks? And …
Stellaria media is all around us, one of the numerous early wild edibles, more commonly known as chickweed. Other names for this gracious little plant include chickenwort, starweed, maruns, craches …
For many of us, living a life of self-reliance goes hand in hand with making better choices concerning the environment. By creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle, we’re choosing to remove …
In the natural world, the decomposition of plant and animal matter into rich and fertile topsoil is a very, very slow process. Somewhere along the way, at least as far …
Buying remote land is the ultimate dream for many people, but the process can feel daunting when you’re only in the idea stage. Where are the best places to buy …
With the month of May comes dreams and aspirations of warmer weather, perfect for gardening and spending meaningful moments outside. Maybe you’ll be sitting close to the campfire, by the …