Chickens How Long do Chickens Need a Heat Lamp? Raising Baby Chicks Jenny Graham, March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Are you finally ready to bring those baby chicks home? If so you may be wondering, how long do chickens need a heat lamp for? Let’s take a look inside the brooder and see how we can keep those baby chicks nice and warm. How Long Do Chickens Need a Heat Lamp?… Continue Reading
Composting Can You Compost Citrus Peels? Tips, Fact and Fiction Donna Larson, March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 Here’s a controversial question that comes up frequently when learning how to compost: Can you compost citrus? We’re going to bust some myths. Continue Reading
Gardening How Often to Water Cucumber Plant: Growing the Best Cucumbers Jenny Graham, March 22, 2024March 20, 2024 Cucumbers are at the top of the list of new gardeners favorite thing to grow in the vegetable garden. Which may have you asking, how often to water cucumber plant? Let’s dig in and not only talk how to water your cucumbers but also how to grow cucumbers from seed… Continue Reading
Gardening How to Know When to Pick Jalapenos, A Growing Guide Donna Larson, March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Did you know that there’s no wrong time to pick jalapenos? That’s right. Here are some tips to help you decide when to pick jalapenos from your home garden. Continue Reading
Composting Pros and Cons of Composting: Is Composting Waste Important? Jenny Graham, March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 When looking at the pros and cons of composting, the numerous benefits far outweigh the potential drawbacks. Start turning your organic waste into a valuable, nutrient-rich soil amendment, often referred to as black gold. Pros and Cons of Composting According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Composting is nature’s way of… Continue Reading
Gardening The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Homesteading Jenny Graham, March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Are you just beginning your journey towards growing your own food and sustainable living? Whether you are beginner homesteaders or well into your homesteading journey this sustainable homesteading guide will help you along the way. What is Sustainable Homesteading In my opinion, sustainable living is seeking to reduce a person’s or community’s… Continue Reading
Goats Are Sheep and Goats the Same? What are the Differences? Donna Larson, March 6, 2024 When adding small livestock to your homestead, you may find yourself asking are sheep and goats the same? Let’s compare and contrast the two animals to help … Continue Reading
Gardening Deadheading Zinnias: Easy way to Double Your Blooms Jenny Graham, March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Every year, I look forward to growing Zinnias for their vibrant colors and beautiful blooms. They make excellent cut flowers. Ultimately, having a constant supply of gorgeous blooms is the goal so, deadheading Zinnias was a skill that I needed to master. What Does Deadheading Zinnias Mean? Deadheading Zinnias… Continue Reading