Homesteading The Benefits of Keeping Sheep and Cows Together Donna Larson, June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Folks are often asking if they can keep different species of livestock … there are many benefits of keeping sheep and cows together on pasture. Continue Reading
Chickens Best Chickens For Florida, Breeds For Hot Weather Donna Larson, June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Not all chickens are alike, especially when it comes to heat tolerance. Here are our recommendations of the best chickens for florida and other hot climates. Continue Reading
Gardening How to Grow Pumpkins in Florida: Seminole, Giant, & Baking Jenny Graham, June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Does the summer heat have you dreaming of fall and all things pumpkin? Perhaps you are wondering how to grow pumpkins in Florida in our hot, humid climate. Let’s take a look at growing a pumpkin patch, shall we? How to Grow Pumpkins in Florida Growing pumpkins in Florida is… Continue Reading
Composting How to Make Compost Tea Without a Pump, Easy Diy Donna Larson, June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 If you haven’t heard of it yet, compost tea is like a magical elixir for your plants. Here’s how to make compost tea without a pump, a way that anyone … Continue Reading
Gardening Best Plants to Plant Late Summer: Successful Florida Garden Jenny Graham, June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 Let’s face it, gardening in the summer months in Florida has it’s challenges. I often hear from new gardeners that they are struggling to grow food in the Florida heat. Let’s take a look at some solutions and the best plants to plant late summer in Florida. The Best Plants… Continue Reading
Homesteading The Best Livestock Feed Storage Ideas for Your Homestead Jenny Graham, June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 As your homestead starts to grow you may find that you need a few livestock feed storage ideas. Let’s take a look at some of the best ideas to store animal feed on the homestead. Livestock Feed Storage Ideas From repurposed items, metal bins, and plastic containers, there are plenty… Continue Reading
Homesteading How Raising Meat on the Small Homestead Makes Sense Donna Larson, June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Raising meat on your homestead is not only doable, it’s a more ethical choice than visiting the grocery store. When managed properly, you can grow meat … Continue Reading
Gardening What is the Best Mulch for Fruit Trees for Healthy Growth? Jenny Graham, June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 When it comes down to setting your fruit trees up for success, mulching your young trees is a key factor. Let’s take a look at the options for the best mulch for fruit trees. What is the Best Mulch for Fruit Trees The most important thing to remember here is… Continue Reading