Gardening Is Fertilizer Plant Food? A Vegetable Garden Guide Donna Larson, August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 https://americanfarmsteadhers.com/shop/clydes-garden-planner/ Continue Reading
Gardening Best Fertilizer for Root Growth for Healthy, Thriving Plants Jenny Graham, August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Healthy roots and soil are the foundation of healthy plants, and choosing the best fertilizer for root growth can make all the difference in your harvest, lawn, or flower beds. When it comes to gardening, most of us focus on what we can see above the soil—the lush green leaves,… Continue Reading
Chickens Do Chickens Qualify for Ag Exemption in Texas? Clucks=Bucks Jenny Graham, August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 If you’re a Texan with some land and a few feathered friends running around, you may have wondered: Do chickens qualify for ag exemption in Texas? The short answer is sometimes. It really depends on your land and how you’re raising those chickens. You will need to meet some pretty specific… Continue Reading
Gardening Does Cedar Mulch Repel Bugs? The Truth Revealed Jenny Graham, August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 With its strong, pleasant aroma, you may be wondering does cedar mulch repel bugs? Could it be a useful addition to pest control in your garden? Short answer: Yep, well, sort of. Cedar mulch can help keep certain pests away, thanks to the natural oils in the wood of cedar… Continue Reading
Chickens The Best Way to Raise a Friendly Rooster in the Flock Donna Larson, August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 The best way to raise a friendly rooster is to understand rooster behavior, provide the right environment, and build trust without undermining their role … Continue Reading
Gardening How to Make Organic Fertilizer: Homemade, Easy, & Free Jenny Graham, August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Whether you’re feeding a vegetable garden, fruit trees, or even just a few ornamental plants, homemade fertilizer gives you more control over what goes into your soil and ultimately, what goes into your food. And the best part? You can make organic fertilizer with things you already have around your house. Let’s dig in and explore how you can make organic fertilizer using organic materials you already have on hand. Continue Reading
Homesteading Best Ways to Cover Soil in Your Vegetable Gardens Donna Larson, August 4, 2025August 3, 2025 Finding the best ways to cover soil in your vegetable garden pays off in long-term soil health and productivity. A thriving harvest depends on thriving soil… Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen How to Make Bone Broth: Homemade, Simple, & Nourishing Jenny Graham, July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 If you’ve ever sipped a warm cup of bone broth when you are sick or on a chilly day, you already know how comforting and satisfying it can be. But did you know it’s also packed with amino acids, important minerals, and nutrients that support gut health, joints, and even immune systems? That’s why learning to make bone broth at home is one of the best ways to add nourishing, real food to your daily routine. I’m here to tell you, friend, it’s easier than you might think. Continue Reading