Gardening How to Grow the Best Vegetables for Clay Soil: 50 Top Crops Jenny Graham, November 10, 2023 Are you struggling to grow the best vegetables for clay soil? With a little bit of work and proper care you can successfully grow vegetables in heavy clay soil. Here, you’ll find the master list of the best vegetables for clay soil and the simple steps you can take to… Continue Reading
Composting Compost Comparison: Cow Manure Vs Mushroom Compost Donna Larson, November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Cow manure vs mushroom compost is the most common question they have to decide upon when preparing their growing spaces. Let’s take a closer look at each … Continue Reading
Homesteading Cold Process vs Hot Process Soap Making at Home Donna Larson, November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 As a modern homesteader, you can make your own soap to add a little sustainability to your homestead. You can even use your own animal fats, milk, and plants in your homemade soaps. To get started, you first need to understand the differences in making cold process vs hot process soap so that you can decide which is best for you. Continue Reading
Chickens Walk-in Metal Chicken Coop: Large Affordable Hen House Review Jenny Graham, November 7, 2023November 16, 2023 Large Metal Chicken Coop for Outdoor Use As a small poultry farm owner (and when I say small, I mean small) I’m always looking to save some cash. This large metal chicken coop definitely fits the bill. Not only is it my new hen house, I also converted one into… Continue Reading
Gardening How Much Does a Scoop of Mulch Weigh: Bulk Mulch Calculator Jenny Graham, November 6, 2023November 7, 2023 At some point on your homestead, you many find yourself asking, how much does a scoop of mulch weigh? When buying bulk mulch or compost it’s always a good idea to determine the weight of the material. Can your truck handle the load? How Much Does a Scoop of Mulch… Continue Reading
Gardening Contaminated Soil Treatment and Remediation Guidance Donna Larson, November 4, 2023 Contaminated Soil treatment or soil remediation might be necessary for some home gardeners. This guide will help you understand what might be needed. Continue Reading
Gardening Can Zucchini Climb a Trellis? Training Summer Squash Donna Larson, November 4, 2023November 7, 2023 Summer Squash, such as zucchini, can be super finicky to grow. They’re prone to pests and disease, both of which are abundantly found in their favored environments to grow. You may have seen these squash plants grow along the ground on a vine and wondered can zucchini climb a trellis? Continue Reading
Chickens Egg Calculator: How Many Eggs Will 100 Chickens Lay a Day? Jenny Graham, November 3, 2023November 8, 2023 Are you starting a pastured egg business and need to know how many eggs will 100 chickens lay a day. Or Possibly, you are just curious to find out how many eggs your chickens will lay a day so you can start planning your backyard flock. There are various factors… Continue Reading