Dehydrating Basil
Summertime brings with it an endless supply of your favorite fresh herbs. Don't let their goodness disappear when the season ends. There...
Chicken Picking
There are a thousand different types of chickens out there. How do you pick a breed that is right for your homestead? One way to ensure...
Don't Forget the Herbs
Now is the perfect time to plant some herbs. Herbs are a great way to add some flavor to your meals or dips. You can grow them for their...
Become a Better Cook, Ditch the Supermarket
Have you ever watched a cooking show where the chef salts and peppers a slab of red meat, fries it in a pan, and it comes out tasting...
How to Harden Off Your Plants
Have you ever planted new transplants that you bought or grew into your garden and had them shrivel up and die immediately after...
Don't Waste Your Money Starting Seeds
Seed starting can be simple and easy if you have a little knowledge. It can also save you a ton of cash if you can master this skill. If...
Making Milk Kefir
Have you ever heard of Kefir? If not, don't feel bad, many have never heard of it. I had no idea what it was until a few years back...
Frozen Chickens- Caring For Your Flock in the Winter
I think most people were caught a little off guard by the freezing temperatures hitting North America this year. So how do you keep your...
Scrimping on the Little Things for Christmas
Christmas is coming at us like a freight train. Is it me, or is time speeding up? This past year just flew on by. So many things to do...
Survive an Emergency on a Budget
Natural disasters seem to be occurring over widespread areas these days. We see first hand how quickly our daily lives can be disrupted...