Raising chickens can be a rewarding and cost-effective venture, whether you’re in it for fresh eggs, meat, or simply the joy of having backyard pets. However, one aspect that can quickly impact your budget is the cost of chicken feed. To help you save money without compromising the well-being of your feathered friends, we’ve compiled…
Thinking about adding some fruit trees to your homestead? There’s nothing quite like picking fresh fruit out of your own yard. Bake with it, can it, freeze it, or eat it right away… fruit is delicious and so versatile! Let’s take a look at 5 of the best fruit trees to grow so that you…
Whether you want to waste less food, boost the health of your birds, or save some money, feeding kitchen scraps to your chickens is an excellent way to do all three! You might be surprised at just how much food the average household wastes and how much of it can actually be put to use…
Whether you scored a great deal on eggs from a local farm or the grocery store, or your own hens are producing way more than you can eat, there are plenty of ways to preserve extra eggs. You might be surprised at how long fresh eggs can last when refrigerated. Still, using other methods, they…
Why is homesteading becoming so popular? People are beginning to crave a simpler way of life. A way where they are no longer so dependent on a system that tends to skimp on quality to gain in profits. An environment where their kids can think and do for themselves. A new life with a smaller carbon…
There are plenty of opinions out there when it comes to the safety of consuming raw milk. Laws vary from state to state as to whether selling raw milk is even legal. Is raw milk safe? Let’s take a closer look at what raw milk is, its benefits, and how you can safely consume it….
There’s nothing like harvesting fresh vegetables out of your own garden. First, though, they need space to grow and thrive without being choked out by weeds. Let’s talk about 8 ways to keep weeds out of your garden so that your plants can have the space and nutrients they need to stretch, grow, and flourish!…
Struggling with deer eating your plants? For those who live in the country (and often even gardeners within city limits), it can be difficult to keep deer away. Fortunately, there are plenty of safe, effective ways to keep deer out of your garden and keep your plants thriving! While some gardeners turn to sprays and…
If you’re a chicken owner, you may be thinking that there has to be a use for all. these. eggshells. Great news: there is! In fact, there are numerous ways to recycle your eggshells and get even more value from them with less waste. Here are 8 uses for eggshells, so you can make the…
This fresh, flavor-packed dish is versatile and takes only fifteen minutes to make! For an even stronger flavor, refrigerate your green onion chimichurri for two hours to let the flavors fully marinade. Yum! What is chimichurri? Chimichurri is an uncooked, sauce-like dish made of oil, garlic, vinegar, and finely-chopped herbs. It is commonly used both…
Many people find themselves wanting to live a homesteading lifestyle, but are discouraged by the reality of living in an apartment within city limits. Cheer up! There is SO much homesteading you can do no matter where you live! Read on for some great ways to practice apartment homesteading. Can you homestead in city limits?…
If you want your favorite crops to be easily accessible, a kitchen garden is for you! A kitchen garden provides easy-to-harvest plants for your homestead kitchen. Here are some tips for how to plan a kitchen garden. What is a kitchen garden? While the name may sound deceiving, a “kitchen garden” usually doesn’t refer to…