Gardening How Much Worm Castings to Add to Soil for the Best Garden Jenny Graham, November 22, 2023November 21, 2023 Earthworm castings, also known as vermicast or worm humus, are the nutrient-rich organic matter that is produced by earthworms, in the form of worm manure. You may be asking how much worm castings to add to soil when using them as an organic fertilizer in your vegetable garden. How Much… Continue Reading
Chickens Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs: All About Meat Chickens Jenny Graham, November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Cornish Cross chickens are are a hybrid breed developed for their rapid growth and meat production. You may be wondering though do Cornish Cross chickens lay eggs? Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs? While Cornish Cross chickens lay eggs, their egg production is not as prolific as the more popular… Continue Reading
Gardening Are Mushrooms Good for Plants? (Growing Healthy Soil) Donna Larson, November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 As a home vegetable gardener, you may have seen the seemingly sudden appearance of different fungi in your garden and wondered are mushrooms good for plants ? Good news! Mushrooms are typically a sign of healthy soil. But wait, there’s more. We’re answering all of your questions around discovering mushrooms in the garden, and then some. Continue Reading
Dairy Where Can I Milk a Cow and Our Family Dairy Cow Tips Donna Larson, November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 You’re doing the homestead thing, and you’re ready to consider the next step of keeping a dairy cow. A common question asked is ” Where can I milk a cow ?” … Continue Reading
Homesteading 77 Urban Backyard Homestead Ideas & Skills for Beginners Jenny Graham, November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 When it comes to creating your self-sufficient lifestyle there are plenty of backyard homestead ideas and new skills to cover. Here, you’ll find the master list to encourage you along your homesteading journey. Need Backyard Homestead Ideas? Homesteading, it starts with home. Generally speaking, backyard homesteading means growing your own… Continue Reading
Goats Can Baby Goats Drink Cow Milk, Bottle Feeding Kids Donna Larson, November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 As a small dairy producer of cows milk, I frequently receive the begging question can baby goats drink cow milk? Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen How To Make Roselle Tea: Hot, Iced, and Spiced Jenny Graham, November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 Perhaps you’ve heard of the roselle plant and wondered how to make roselle tea. The list of health benefits of roselle tea is pretty impressive, making it the perfect addition to your cabinet full of teas or home apothecary. How to Make Roselle Tea This hibiscus drink with a tart… Continue Reading
Gardening When to Pick Banana Peppers, Growing and Harvest Tips Donna Larson, November 11, 2023November 10, 2023 You purchased a banana pepper plant and now you see those gorgeous fruits just ripe for the picking. Or are they? How do you know when to pick banana peppers… Continue Reading