Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend
The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…
Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…
Weed ‘Em and Eat: 7 Common Edible Lawn Plants for Early Spring
The snow is melting. The birds are chirping. The promise of a…
Africa’s Super Crop: The Ancient Grain That Thrives Where Others Fail
Imagine if you had the option of inventing a new crop that…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise
Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…
Tips from an Established Forest Garden
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…
