I often hear that starting a garden is too expensive which is why people I know don't want to grow. Other popular reasons I hear include it's too much work and it doesn't look good. Today I want to bust the myth that starting an organic garden is expensive and share all of … [Read more...] about The Frugal Organic Garden
Starting Seeds Undercover
Dear Readers, I've been starting seeds undercover for the last few years but usually around March. This year I started my seeds on Boxing Day (26th December) to get a head start on the growing season for my tender plants which have long growing needs and now, in … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds Undercover
Why You’ve Been Composting Wrong All Along
2017 is here and I want to spread the word about composting and I want to change your perceptions to get you composting even more from your home. It's quite a challenge I've set myself for this year and I hope you can help spread the word about a better way to … [Read more...] about Why You’ve Been Composting Wrong All Along
How to Make Mead Homebrew Recipe: Killer Mead
Here are two of our favorite mead recipes so you can see how to make mead at home. … [Read more...] about How to Make Mead Homebrew Recipe: Killer Mead
Making Chicken Food
I've been making chicken food for a while now to make sure that the hens have nutritious treats, especially when most scratch grains are just corn or soy. There are many highly nutritious grains which can be fed to hens that are full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids which … [Read more...] about Making Chicken Food
Preparing the Garden for Winter and The Next Season
Dear Readers, Winter is just around the corner and gardening doesn't stop here even with the first flurries of snow. There's plenty you can be doing in your garden throughout the winter to prepare for the following season. Grab yourself a nice hot cuppa tea … [Read more...] about Preparing the Garden for Winter and The Next Season
Improving Nutrition and Other Tips for Keeping Chickens Healthy in Wintertime
Dear Readers, Today I have a special guest post by Gabrielle Yoder from ChickenCoopGuides.com. Chickens can experience many different health problems in the winter if their keeper does not keep a close eye on their behavior and habitat. You can keep healthy … [Read more...] about Improving Nutrition and Other Tips for Keeping Chickens Healthy in Wintertime
My 10 Top Homesteading Blogs
Dear Readers, Today's post is a share of my favorite places to go for inspiration and information. Blogging is quite a social thing for many, especially those who work at home but it takes a phenomenal amount of time for a blogger to write a post, take the photos, video, … [Read more...] about My 10 Top Homesteading Blogs
How to Grow Your Best Garden Ever, Starting Right Now
Dear Readers, Have you ever wanted to start a garden but are not sure where to begin? Do you have a garden but the harvests haven’t been good or the produce has lacked flavor? Well you’re not alone and there is a solution! I’m going to let you into a secret so … [Read more...] about How to Grow Your Best Garden Ever, Starting Right Now
What To Do With Fallen Leaves In Your Garden
Fall is here! Find out 7 ways you can use leaves in your homestead and garden in this post so you can make the most of the fallen leaves around your home this autumn. … [Read more...] about What To Do With Fallen Leaves In Your Garden
