Garlic is a delicious addition to any dish, but did you know that it’s also a nutritious powerhouse? This humble herb is packed with vitamins and minerals, including selenium, manganese, and vitamins B6 and C. And like all plants, garlic needs sunlight to grow. So how much sun does garlic need? Garlic needs around 6 … Read more
One of the best things about fall is all the delicious pies you get to eat. And while buying a pre-made pie crust or even a whole pie is easier, nothing beats a homemade pie. Sure, there are lots of other ways you can process and preserve your apples. I make a ton of canned … Read more
If you don’t care for plants in any capacity, seeing a rabbit in your yard is probably just a fun distraction. Watching them hop along, nibbling on grass, before bolting at the slightest disturbance can certainly be a heartwarming sight. However, if you are a gardener, or even if you just take care of decorative … Read more
Chipmunks, just like their squirrel cousins, are basically rats with good publicity. From those adorable chubby cheeks that they use to stash food to their distinctive striped fur, you are rarely going to see a cuter critter out in the wild. Or in your backyard. Or absolutely destroying your prized decorative plants or fruits and … Read more
If you’re a goat owner, you know that goats are notoriously curious creatures. They love to explore their surroundings and goats will put just about anything in their mouths to see what it tastes like! While this can be frustrating at times, it’s important to remember that goats are browsers, not grazers like cows. This … Read more
One of the most common questions you might have when thinking about growing spinach is, “how much sun does spinach need?” It’s a great question and one that has a bit of a complicated answer. For optimal growth, spinach needs at least six hours of sunlight per day. However, spinach can still grow if it … Read more
Bison is one of the largest and most impressive mammals in North America. Iconic, majestic, and traveling the countryside in immense herds, these shaggy bovines are making a big comeback since their numbers were depleted to near extinction by overhunting. In fact, the American bison is one of several reasons why many tourists throng to … Read more
Depending on where you live and what you do, squirrels are either a quaint and cute instance of backyard wildlife or an irrepressible menace that deserves no mercy. If you have ever had squirrels take up residence in your attic or raid your prized garden you might fall into the latter camp. Sometimes there are … Read more
If you own a livestock farm or just have a homestead with a few animals running around on it, you know how troublesome snakes can be. They steal eggs from chickens, pick off chicks, and panic larger animals. A few snakes are dangerously venomous, capable of hurting or killing man and beast alike. Snakes might … Read more
We all know that goats are cute, cuddly creatures that frolic in fields and provide us with delicious milk and cheese. But did you know that goats are also surprisingly versatile creatures when it comes to their diet? In addition to grass and hay, goats can also eat a wide variety of fruits. Here is … Read more
Cats are cute, clever, and very adventurous. They also happen to be apex predators in their size category wherever they are found, and feral cats or indoor cats that are allowed to roam without any restrictions are single-handedly responsible for decimating entire populations of birds, rodents, and insects. Naturally, you would want to keep unknown … Read more
Cabbage is a cool-season crop that does best in full sun but can tolerate some shade, especially during the hot summer months. So, how much sun does cabbage need? Cabbage needs at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, but it can tolerate up to 8 hours of sunlight. If you live in an area … Read more
Prior to actually getting down to business, some homesteaders have a fanciful idea of what the work will require of them. Scattering a little seed, driving a few fence posts, plucking a couple of perfect veggies from rich, yielding soil. It is an idyllic notion, alright, but one that is far divorced from reality. Work … Read more
Most people think of pumpkins as being orange, but did you know that there are also white pumpkins? White pumpkins are a type of winter squash that belongs to the gourd family. White pumpkins, also known as Lumina pumpkins, are a relatively new type of pumpkin that was first developed in the early 1990s. They … Read more
For homesteaders, livestock is usually an important part of their plan. For self-sufficiency purposes or for income purposes, conversations on the topic going on around the clock. Each species of livestock, from the mundane to the exotic, has its own advantages to offer owners and disadvantages that must be overcome. It has been said that … Read more
If you’re a chicken owner, then you know that keeping your coop clean is essential for your birds’ health and well-being. But cleaning a chicken coop can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to start. Well, don’t worry – I’m here to help! In this blog post, I’ll share some tips on how … Read more