Chickens are delightful creatures that can provide us with fresh eggs daily. There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, and making a delicious breakfast. But what do you do when your chickens start laying small eggs? What is Considered a Tiny Egg? For many people, finding a … Read more
If you’ve been lurking around the web for homesteading advice, I’m willing to bet you’ve heard about The Prairie Homestead. The blog is run by Jill Winger, who was kind enough to answer my interview questions. 🙂 1. What got you into homesteading, and how long have you been doing it? We started this … Read more
Hey everyone, Today I’m excited to give you another interview, this one is with Amy Stross from TenthAcreFarm.com. She’s an expert permaculturist, gardener and homesteader. As always, thes interviews are packed with real-life knowledge, so let’s not wast anymore time and start with the questions! 1) What got you into homesteading, and how long have you … Read more
Hey everyone, Today it is my pleasure to interview Teri Page from homestead-honey.com. Hopefully her answers to my questions will offer a new perspective, and will get you to rethink your homesteading plans. What got you into homesteading, and how long have you been doing it? I started homesteading in 1999, after spending several months … Read more
There are so many things to consider when establishing a homestead: from deciding what kind of animals to raise to what you should grow in the garden. Many new homesteaders may be overwhelmed with the amount of land that gardening looks like a simple task. However, gardening on such a big scale in order to … Read more
If you own a garden, you are likely already aware of the myriad benefits associated with growing your own food. Homegrown veggies can be grown without pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals, giving you complete control over what you put in your body. Even better, homegrown veggies give you the financial flexibility necessary to can, freeze, … Read more
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 tomatoes is simply hard to beat. Growing tomato plants is not hard, but you have to start them at the right time to make sure … Read more