Most of us are always happy to find a free resource that can help us on the homestead. Wood chips are often available for free at your local waste facility or by calling a local tree trimming service. There are many benefits with using wood chips for managing animals and different areas around your farm….
Farm and Garden
Calf Sharing: When and How
So much of homesteading is about doing what feels right for you and your situation. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do. When it comes down to making a decision, you have to decide what is safest for you and the animal. For my situation, calf sharing made the most sense. Both…
Growing Peas: How and When to Plant
Peas are one of the first vegetables we can start growing in the garden from seed. In zone 7, they can be planted in February and mark the beginning of the Spring gardening season. Growing peas is fairly simple, but there are a few things you can do for a better harvest. There are three…
Beginner Chicken Breeds For Your Backyard
Having chickens can be such a rewarding experience. Not only will you enjoy fresh eggs every morning but also learning their personalities and watching them scratch for bugs. With so many breeds to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one will work best for you. Here is a list of chicken breeds…
Easy Vegetables to Grow Inside This Spring
A few years ago I was working fifty plus hours a week or more with five children at home in a townhouse. I dreamed of a house in the country with huge gardens but at that time it seemed so unrealistic. I still loved to walk up and down the seed aisle and imagine myself…
Vegetable Garden Planning
Starting a vegetable garden can seem overwhelming, especially if life is already busy enough. Creating a small garden even in a raised bed or pots is such a rewarding experience. Vegetable garden planning will allow you to get as much vegetables as you have time for and experience the joy of growing fresh ingredients in…
What To Do In The Garden In January
I am determined that this will be the best gardening year yet. After many failures, I have finally learned that if you want to save money, have beautiful plants, and keep a manageable garden, you have to plan ahead. Planning the garden in January will give you extra time to prepare so that you can…
Budget Friendly Gardening Tips for Beginners
There is a sense of wonder that fills me when I see a beautiful garden. Walking through a flower garden can feel as though you are in a painting. Each plant on it’s own is pretty, but when the gardener brings a variety of different plants together, they become a work of art. My many…
Managing Stress On Your Homestead
There is always so much to think of when managing a homestead. Sometimes it can be hard to just put those thoughts aside and enjoy a few peaceful moments. When the list of tasks to complete is never ending, It’s so important to learn strategies for managing stress on your homestead. Homesteading can feel like…
Planting A Fall Garden
By the end of August most of us start to lose our enthusiasm with gardening. The sun is scorching and there hasn’t been much rain at all in the last couple months. That doesn’t seem to stop the weeds and garden pests from thriving. I have canned all the green beans and tomatoes I want…