25 Delicious Spinach Recipes You Should Try
An earlier article of mine covered how to grow spinach. Once you have gone managed to grow your own, why not take the time to prepare some delicious home-cooked spinach dishes? Most of the recipes […]
Legal Aspects of Homeschooling
Disclaimer: this is not legal advice. The advice given in this article is for information purposes only. You made the great decision to start homeschooling your children, but now what? The initial steps you take […]
How to Invite Pollinators in Your Garden
Smart gardeners know the importance of attracting pollinators to a garden. Pollination is a process in which pollen is moved from one plant to another, so fertilization can take place. Pollination occurs in many ways […]
How to Make Powdered Milk Step by Step
Get more milk than you can handle from your cows? Don’t let it go to waste, learn how to powder it yourself. This simple act of preserving milk often needlessly intimidates folks who have never […]
Today On The Homestead: Goat Takes Solo 4-Wheeler Ride
Well, my fellow homesteaders, we had quite an unusual and interesting weekend here on Serendipity Acres. Some many things happened I barely know where to begin. Let’s start with the comedy relief, every hard-working homesteaders […]
Homemade Pest Control – Quick and Easy
If you’re having issues with pests in your home, you’ll be happy to know that there are many great homemade pest control remedies for keeping them out of your home. Sometimes it seems that no […]
Today On The Homestead: Dealing With Livestock Attacks
Knowing how to deal with puncture wounds after an attack by either a domestic or wild predator will play an essential role in saving your animal. Both my husband and I have had extensive first […]
25 Chores You Should do On Your Homestead this Spring
Your work is never done when it comes to the homestead. Spring is no exception. Organization is the most important aspect of being a successful homesteader, so make sure you have a running tally of […]
10 Chicken Predators and How to Keep Them at Bay
Chickens draw in several animals that could endanger our flock. Due to the loss of their habitat, they have made their way closer to our homes in search of food. Some of these predators lurk […]
Easy Stinging Nettle Recipes You’ll Love
photo (adapted) by Leslie Seaton via Flickr.com under a CC BY 2.0 license Eating wild never tasted so good! If you love spinach, you will love stinging nettles. Even if you hate spinach, like I do, you’ll […]
How to Prune a Tree Step by Step
Pruning is very import to ensure proper growth of a plant or tree, but sadly many people ignore it. Not pruning your tree or not pruning it properly can cause serious issues and even lead […]
How to Grow and Harvest Basil
A fragrant, annual herb, basil is a popular crop to grow. With the proper care, it can provide a continuous supply of leaves throughout summer months. From choosing between basil varieties to understanding how to […]
How to Grow Tomatoes Step by Step
by Joseph and Tara Dodrill Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden plants, and for good reason. They taste delicious, are healthy, and are a common ingredient in recipes. The rich flavor of ripe […]
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Lettuce
A member of the daisy family, lettuce is an annual plant, and one of the easiest crops to grow in your garden. Not only will you be able to grow exciting varieties that cannot be […]
How to Rebuild Your Flock of Chickens
We’ve all been there, the day after tragedy strikes your coup, maybe it was a fox, a hawk, a neighbor’s dog, it was a family of raccoons for my flock. You have a full house […]
How to Make Dandelion Wine, Step by Step
All homesteaders should learn how to make and enjoy dandelion wine. Dandelion wine is hard to find, unless you make it yourself. Fortunately, it is very simple to brew at home. No matter how big […]