Gung Ho! Greenhouse Maintenance to Keep Your Plants Thriving
Summer is a busy and delightful time for gardeners everywhere. From the sweet fragrance of flowers in bloom to the quiet anticipation of tomorrow’s harvest, gardening can be a rewarding hobby and lucrative business. More than ever, with the advent of newer, lightweight materials and smaller design scales, people everywhere are discovering the joy of working in a greenhouse. A…
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as the ring attendants herded my newly acquired dairy goat into the holding pens for sold animals. At twelve years old, I currently cared for my family’s herd of miniature horses and donkeys, and I eagerly anticipated managing a farm animal that would produce something for the family besides…
How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you money but is also a great way to enjoy the taste and aroma of your own produce through the cold winter months. Herbs you’ve grown yourself are better for your health, and definitely better-tasting than the ones sold in the supermarkets. You can dry or freeze your favorite…
Gung Ho! Greenhouse Maintenance to Keep Your Plants Thriving
Summer is a busy and delightful time for gardeners everywhere. From the sweet fragrance of flowers in bloom to the quiet anticipation of tomorrow’s harvest, gardening can be a rewarding hobby and lucrative business. More than ever, with the advent of newer, lightweight materials and smaller design scales, people everywhere are discovering the joy of working in a greenhouse. A…
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as the ring attendants herded my newly acquired dairy goat into the holding pens for sold animals. At twelve years old, I currently cared for my family’s herd of miniature horses and donkeys, and I eagerly anticipated managing a farm animal that would produce something for the family besides…
How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you money but is also a great way to enjoy the taste and aroma of your own produce through the cold winter months. Herbs you’ve grown yourself are better for your health, and definitely better-tasting than the ones sold in the supermarkets. You can dry or freeze your favorite…
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Imagine that you are outside working in your garden. You have been…
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Small-Scale Mushroom Farming
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