Gardening How to Build Soil for a Healthy, Organic Garden Donna Larson, April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Often times, new gardeners get overwhelmed with the research that comes with their new hobby. How to build soil quickly becomes the top priority to cultivate… Continue Reading
Composting How Long Does Compost Last in Soil? Compost for Soil Health Jenny Graham, April 11, 2024April 10, 2024 At the beginning of the vegetable growing season you may wonder, how long does compost last in soil? Should you add compost at the beginning of every growing season for a thriving garden? How Long Does Compost Last in Soil? Depending on the organic materials used in the composting process… Continue Reading
Gardening How Many Bags of Mulch On A Pallet? Full Pallets Vs Bulk Jenny Graham, April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 The beginning of the gardening season brings along some necessary tasks in the garden, like mulching. It may have you wondering, how many bags of mulch on a pallet? Is bagged mulch vs bulk mulch a better choice? Let’s take a look to see what the options are for sourcing mulch… Continue Reading
Dairy How Much Milk Does a Jersey Cow Produce Per Day Donna Larson, April 7, 2024 You’ve been considering the big leap into adding dairy to your homestead, but you really wonder how much milk does a jersey cow produce per day? Let’s dive … Continue Reading
Gardening How to Trellis Tomatoes the Easy Way: Trellis Like A Pro Jenny Graham, April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Growing a good tomato is sought after by gardeners everywhere. Learning to trellis tomatoes like a pro is key in growing the perfect tomatoes. Trellis Tomatoes Like A Pro in the Vegetable Garden Learning to trellis tomatoes for additional support is a skill every gardener must master in order to… Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen Canning Squash for Frying, a Rebel Canning Recipe Donna Larson, March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 Spring is here and we’re mere weeks away from baskets of produce coming in from the garden. Canning squash for frying is a great way to preserve … Continue Reading
Chickens The Ultimate Guide to Sex-Link Chickens as Backyard Poultry Jenny Graham, March 29, 2024March 28, 2024 Many backyard chicken keepers are drawn to sex-link chickens. They have a sex-linked trait which makes male and female chicks a different color, ensuring you bring home only females for your backyard flock. What Are Sex-Link Chickens? Sex-link chickens aren’t a specific breed of chicken but rather a cross breed,… Continue Reading
Gardening Growing Guide: Grow Moringa Trees on Your Homestead Donna Larson, March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 Have you thought of growing The Tree of Life? This nutrient dense superfood is easy to grow. Let’s look at why and how you can grow moringa on your homestead. Continue Reading