Going Bats! The Benefits of Bat Houses on Your Homestead
Do you want to know how amazing bats are? I imagine some…
Keeping Skunks at Bay
Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar…
In Defense of the Weed-lot
Whether your homestead is one acre or one hundred acres, there’s a…
Snakes on the Homestead
Our fear of snakes seems almost primal. Indeed, along with fear of…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
Relief for Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac: The Poisonous Triplets
"Oh My Heavens! It's in My Bellybutton!" Taming the Poisonous Triplets The…
The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
Weird Things to Grow and Market on the Homestead
It’s a fact that, as a species, we bore easily. Curious beings…
Attract Wildlife to Your Property
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …
Raccoon Trapping for Beginners
Trapping is one of the most debated forms of conservation. For some,…
Seed Heads Provide Food for Wildlife and Decorate the Winter Landscape
Once the last blazing maple leaf has floated to the ground and…
