How To Plant And Raise Corn
Growing corn (even in containers) is not difficult, it merely requires timing, proper soil, and due diligence throughout the summer months. Sweet corn has been a staple of the American garden since the formation of […]
How to Make Maple Syrup Step by Step
In February, when winter shows a few signs of being tired out – and yet it can still drop cold weather and snow on you in a heartbeat – it is time to tap those […]
Delicious Baked Sweet Potatoes in Pressure Cooker
Print Recipe Baked Sweet Potatoes in Instant Pot Ingredients4 medium sweet potatoesboiling water InstructionsWash the sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork. Place 8 oz. of boiling water in the pressure cooker. The […]
Winter Composting 101: What You Need to Know
Winter slows down everything in the garden, including the compost. Short, cold days change the conditions in your compost pile, bringing the decomposition is almost a halt. It doesn’t have to come to a complete […]
15 Barbecue Grill Safety Precautions
Each year, thousands of unwitting homeowners are injured while using their barbecue grills. And that’s not all – gas and charcoal grills alike are causative factors in home fires and other property damage. While some […]
Delicious Crack Chicken Recipe in Pressure Cooker
This is yet another easy pressure cooker recipe that’s absolutely delicious! Print Recipe Crack Chicken Recipe in Pressure Cooker Ingredients4-6 slices bacon chopped1 lbs boneless chicken breast1/2 packet ranch seasoning1/2 brick cream cheese1/4 cup water1/2 […]
How to Tap a Maple Tree Step by Step
It’s that time of year again, fellow homesteaders… tree tapping time! No maple trees on your homestead? No problem, there are more than one dozen other trees common to the United States that can also […]
Introduction to Coffee and its Varieties
There are so many choices today for coffee drinkers. The popularity of coffee drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes, espressos, and Americanos offer variety the American coffee did not have available 40 years ago. The (brief) […]
How to Garden on a Slope in 11 Easy Steps
It can be tricky to make a garden on a slope. Many problems may arise if the land has an incline, mostly because the unevenness of the land can dry the soil. This dry soil […]
Delicious Whole Roasted Chicken in Pressure Cooker
This might seem like a complicated recipe, but the pressure cooker makes everything so easy! Just look at the instructions below… Print Recipe Whole Roasted Chicken in Pressure Cooker Ingredients3 – 6 lbs. whole chicken1 […]
Composting Vs. Sheet Mulching in Permaculture
You probably heard of the permaculture technique known as ‘sheet mulching’. An on-the-spot composting solution, sheet mulching seems like a convenient way to compost without as much hard labor as building compost piles. However, there […]
Coffee with Cognac – Simply Delicious
This is just so good on a cold winter night. Cognac and coffee were made for each other. Print Recipe Coffee with Cognac The addition of Cognac lends a completely new spectrum of flavors to […]
How to Make Homemade Vapor Rub the Natural Way
Disclaimer: neither the author nor this website shall be held responsible for the misuse, and side effects resulting from using the info in this article. The information on this site is not intended or implied […]
The Real Differences Between Food From Your Homestead and Supermarket Groceries
If you have ever tasted a homegrown tomato, you likely already know how much more flavorful it is than a store-bought tomato. And it’s not just your imagination playing tricks on you. Homegrown produce does […]
Homemade Chili Step by Step
For a delicious homemade chili, you will need: 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 lbs. of Ground beef 2 lbs. of bulk sweet Italian sausage One 8 oz. can of Black beans, rinsed One 8 oz. […]
How to Clip a Chicken Wing the Right Way
Chickens are not a bird of flight per say. They can get a little lift to escape the chicken run. They can also manage to get up in a tree to roost. Being able to […]