Top 20 Foods for a Bulletproof Immune System
Are you finding yourself repeatedly falling victim to colds, coughs, the flu, and other unpleasant illnesses? If so, this can be a sign that your immune system is not working as hard as it should […]
Articles by Alina J.
How to Easily Cook and Can Bone Broth
updated by Jessica Faidley The weather was cold, there was frost on the windowpane, and the sounds of sneezing and coughing could be heard through the house. We were in the throes of a blustery […]
How to Grow Marigolds in Your Garden
A gorgeous member of the daisy family, marigolds are herbaceous annual flowers that are easy to grow and even easier to enjoy. Marigold flowers were used by the ancient Romans to signify the start of […]
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 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 […]
20 Plants to Grow for Calcium
In addition to being required for healthy and strong bones and teeth, calcium plays an important role in everything from your nervous system to your muscle control, making it important that you are consuming enough of […]
Edible Landscaping: What Is It, How to Design It and What Plants to Choose
Edible landscaping refers to mixing food plants in with your ornamental ones, to create a setting that is not only visually appealing, but productive as well. Examples include: Using different types of loose-leaf lettuce as […]
Essential Homestead Kitchen Tools
Anyone running a homestead will likely spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen, whether this may be preparing daily meals or preserving a harvest for the winter months. There’s no denying that kitchen […]
12 Culinary Herbs You Should Be Growing
Not only do herbs add so much depth and flavor to dishes, but they also contain more antioxidants than just about every fruit and vegetable out there. From thyme to tarragon, these herbs are not […]
Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipes
Raw feeding for cats and dogs is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. With commercial cat food containing everything from indigestible grains to contaminated ingredients to harmful additives, a raw, species-appropriate diet is really […]
How to Make Delicious Kefir Milk
Kefir is a fermented, cultured milk product that is packed with a wide range of probiotics and yeast, similar to yogurt. This guide will teach you all you need to know about making your own […]
Raising Ducks – The Ultimate Guide
by Alina J., and with many thanks to Tara Dodrill for contributing to this guide Homesteaders have long raised flocks of chickens for eggs and meat, but now a growing number of folks are adding […]