How To Transplant New Plants Into The Garden
Here are the FOUR basic steps you need to know to get your plants transplanted into the garden properly.
Kendra Lynne
Raised Bed from Reclaimed Brick to Grow Herbs
It’s amazing what beauty can be found in reclaimed materials! Here’s how I made my raised herb bed from an old warehouse fan and handmade bricks.
Honey Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins (No Sugar)
Blueberry muffins using freshly ground flour and only honey as a sweetener. My kids devoured them, so that means this one is a keeper in our home!
Starting Seeds vs. Buying Plants: Which Is Better?
Which is better: starting seeds or buying plants from a nursery? Here’s a list of pros and cons to help you better decide how you’ll raise your garden this year!
Hardening Plants Before Transplanting
You’ve babied your seedlings for weeks now. They have several sets of “true leaves”, and they’re ready to be transplanted into the garden. But WAIT! Don’t put them out quite yet, or they’ll die of shock within hours. Here’s what you need to know to help your seedlings adjust to being outdoors, gradually.
A Chicken Hospital Ward / Infirmary for Your Sick Chicks
Here’s why it’s important to have a separate coop for those chickens who might need a little TLC for a while.
Egg Eating Chickens & Woodchips in the Run
When my hens’ eggs were suddenly disappearing from the nests, we had to solve the problem quickly if we wanted to have fresh eggs again!
How To Grow Mustard Greens From Seed
Grow mustard for nutritious salads, hearty sauteed greens, and mustard seeds to make your own homemade condiments and pickling spices!
How To Care For Cabbage and Broccoli Seedlings
So you planted some broccoli and cabbage seeds, and they’ve started to emerge from the soil. Here are the next steps you need to know to keep your tender seedlings alive until transplanting time.
17 Plants Highest in Saponins
Here are three awesome plants full of saponins that make a rich, soapy lather. Each would make a great addition to a self-sufficient homestead.
How To Grow Cabbage From Seed
Here are the first steps you need to know to get your cabbage and broccoli started from seed.
How To Get to a No Waste Kitchen
Here are some ways I make the most of every scrap of food in our home.
How Much Meat Is A Quarter Of A Cow?
We buy our beef from a local farmer about every 6-8 months. Normally, you have to commit to buying either a quarter or a half of a cow. Here’s an idea of what you can expect that to look like…
How to Can Tomato Juice Step by Step
Home canned tomato juice is SO much better than store-bought versions. Check out this step-by-step tutorial to see exactly how easy it is to do yourself!