Grow sunflowers for special events on your homestead. They are fast growing annuals that screen imperfections and look stunning in bouquets, center pieces, and as backdrops to wedding photos. The key to success is choosing the right sunflower variety for your purpose. Sarah is getting married in August and has asked for a homegrown sunflower […]
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15 Medicinal Herbs for Chickens to Keep Them Healthy and Pestfree
Grow these 15 herbs for chickens near the chicken coop. They will improve immunity, keep them parasite free, reduce their stress, and prevent boredom. Healthy, happy chickens lay more eggs. Growing herbs is a simple and economical way to keep your backyard flock healthy and productive. Benefits of Growing Herbs for Chickens Herbs are easy […]
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5 Edible Wild Plants of Early Spring to Hunt on Your Foraging Hike
These edible wild plants pop up from under the leaf mold even before the snow has receded. These are some of the earliest wild edibles to forage in spring. So grab your willow basket, your foraging knife, and a couple handy field guides. You’ll love this early spring walk in the wild and you’ll come […]
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5 Bee Friendly Perennials for Your Zone 3 Garden for Better Biodiversity
Adding bee friendly perennials will make your organic garden more hospitable to both native pollinators and honey bees and ensure that you can continue to harvest fruit and vegetables that need … [Read More...]
4 Simple Exercises for Gardeners For a Painfree Gardening Season
Preseason Exercises for Gardeners are just as important as the preseason training in competitive sports. The preseason warmups prevent injury, keeping the gardener in the game, ensuring a long and … [Read More...]
15 Easy Steps to Start Seeds the Right Way and the Secret Sauce For Stronger Plants
Follow these easy steps to start seeds in your climate and you'll be rewarded with stronger plants with resilient health that give you timely, trouble-free harvests.When you are gardening in a … [Read More...]
13 Tips to Keep a Wood Cook Stove Functioning at Peak Efficiency
So you have your eye on a pretty wood cook stove for your homestead kitchen. You have dreams of being able to cook in the winter, even when the power is off. You envision evenly brown pizza, with a … [Read More...]
