Dung is a dirty word for many, but it can actually be quite useful! From fertilizing your garden to keeping away pesky insects, cow dung has a lot of amazing applications. If you’re ever at a loss for what to do with this smelly substance, check out the list below for some inspiration. Who knew … Read more
Like soap, I’m sure we all use body wash at least once a day, right? Whether it’s in the bath or the shower, it feels good to pamper yourself with a soothing, moisturizing wash. Unfortunately, some store-bought body washes are getting a tad pricey. So, how do we get around this? Well, we make our … Read more
It is always good to learn about the wild plants growing on and adjacent to your homestead. In many cases, these plants are edible, and can make a great addition to your salads, soups or stews, or great complement to the poultry and meats you raise on your homestead as well. One great pant you … Read more
Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle, is a perennial herb growing throughout many continents. The herb is native to Asia and north Africa, but has travelled to Europe, North America, and even in some parts of the South Pacific. It gets its common name from the stinging hairs, known as trichomes. These fine hairs … Read more
I like a spicy life and some of my food choices reflect that attitude. I love hot wings, Mexican food, and occasionally spice up every day fare such as scrambled eggs. This extends to include the wonderful world of horseradish. While not unlike hot peppers, horseradish has a much more aromatic effect that hits the … Read more
Henbit is a delicate edible plant that is commonly referred to as a weed, as are most wild edible plants and herbs. One of around 50 plants found within in the Lamium species family, common henbit, also known as Lamium amplexicaule, is one of them. Common henbit is also known as greater henbit and henbit … Read more
So, you want to raise cows? Whether you’re interested in dairy or beef, there’s a lot to consider before taking on such a responsibility. But don’t worry – we’re here to guide you through the process of raising cows, from start to finish. And trust us – it’s not as difficult as it may seem … Read more
Some plants are so common we cannot help but take them for granted. Sow thistle definitely falls into this category. Anyone with a decent stretch of field, or even a big lawn, is bound to have sow thistle growing somewhere in it. If you’ve just scoffed at it or attempted to root it out as … Read more
If you’re looking for a way to give your flock an easy and nutritious diet, then the chicken tractors are just what we’ve been waiting for! These lightweight trailers can be moved around every day or every few days so that they always have fresh pasture to feed upon. Not only that, but chicken tractors … Read more
Do you want to maximize the yields of your garden – and minimize the amount of work you have to do? If so, there’s a gardening hack you need to know about – and it’s called crop rotation. It sounds like an agricultural technique that only large-scale commercial farmers would rely on, but the reality … Read more
If you’re wondering how to get rid of flies around your chicken coop, you probably aren’t alone. Although the flies may not seem to bother your chickens all that much, they are bound to irritate and aggravate you to no end as you go about your daily chicken keeping chores. Not only that, but flies … Read more
If your tomatoes are looking a little less than healthy as they begin to ripen, it could be an early blight to blame. That’s the bad news. The good news? If you’re looking for tips on how to eradicate early blight in your garden, you’ve come to the right place. Early blight can appear early … Read more
If you’re looking for a spicy addition to your cooking, horseradish may be the herb for you! This herb is easy to grow and can be harvested fresh any time of year. Horseradish is a rugged, cold-hardy perennial that grows exceptionally well in areas that experience harsh winters. This winter period forces the plants into … Read more
Growing radishes is one of the easiest ways to boost your garden yields in an extremely short amount of time. While there are plenty of radish varieties to choose from, sometimes picking more unique varieties than a traditional Cherry Belle radish keeps gardening from getting stale and even gets your family excited for something they … Read more
There’s a danger on the farm that many of us aren’t aware of – and it comes in the form of an aggressive sheep. Yes, a sheep. That information might surprise you – after all, aren’t lambs supposed to be cute, cuddly, and wooly? While sheep are hardly apex predators, they can be dangerous when … Read more
Could there be a plant that may not only help keep your skin, teeth, bones, fingernails, and hair healthy, but also aid in repairing those parts of the body? For centuries, herbalists have been using the horsetail plant in remedies designed to address those issues and many more. The horsetail plant (Equisetum hyemale in particular) … Read more