Okra is a staple in many southern gardens. Learn how to grow okra in your garden, including seed starting, care, and harvest instructions!
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How to Can Peaches in Juice at Home
Canning peaches is a great way to preserve the summer harvest. Learn how to can peaches in juice to enjoy that taste of summer all year long.
Dried Okra- How to Preserve Okra by Dehydrating
Do you grow okra in your garden and need a way to preserve it? Learn how to dehydrate okra to preserve it so that it lasts all year long!
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7 Ways to Use a Milk Stand with Your Goats
Do you have a milk stand for your goats? Whether you raise goats for milk, meat, or pets, learn how to use a milk stand to help you care for your goats!
Diagnosing and Treating Goat Polio in Your Goat Herd
If you have a sick goat showing neurological symptoms you might be dealing with goat polio. Learn more about goat polio and how to treat it successfully.
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Poisonous Plants for Goats + How to Prevent and Treat Plant Toxicity
If you raise goats eventually you will deal with plant toxicity. Learn about poisonous plants for goats so you can prevent your goats from getting sick.
BoSe Dosage for Goats (+ When to Give It)
BoSe is a supplement given to goats to treat selenium & prevent deficiency. Learn the correct BoSe dosage for goats & how to give the supplement correctly.
Ivermectin Dosage for Goats (+ How to Give)
Ivermectin is a medication given to goats to treat internal parasites. Learn the correct Ivermectin dosage for goats & how to give the medication correctly.
Can You Eat Gourds? (or Should They Stay Decoration-Only?)
We all know and love our pumpkins and winter squashes, but what about gourds? Can you eat gourds or are they better off as a fall decoration only?
Is Okra a Fruit or a Vegetable? (and Does it Matter…)
Okra is growing in popularity around the world both in gardens and it meals. But have you ever stopped to wonder: is okra a vegetable or is okra a fruit?
Growing Peas: How to Plant, Care, and Harvest
Have you considered growing peas in your garden? Learn how to grow peas from seed through harvest and try it out in your garden this spring!
Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs: What’s the Difference
Everyone has had chicken eggs, but what about duck eggs? Find out the real difference when it comes to duck eggs vs chicken eggs….
10 Amazing DIY Mason Jar Lights to Decorate Your Home
Do you love Mason jars? Check out these 10 Amazing DIY Mason Jar Lights to inspire you to add more mason jars to your farmhouse decor!
How to Raise Coturnix Quail on Your Small Homestead
Coturnix quail are the perfect addition to the urban homestead! Learn how to raise these tiny birds for egg and meat in any location.
The Ultimate Guide to Your Farm Fencing Options
With all the choices, it can be hard to decide which of the farm fencing options best fit your needs. Get to 411 on all your options and make an informed decision.
How to Make Homemade Ketchup (from Fresh Tomatoes)
Learn how to make your own homemade ketchup using fresh tomatoes from your garden-includes canning directions to preserve your ketchup up to a year!
Dehydrating Zucchini- Make Pineapple Zucchini Candy!
Too much zucchini? Use up that extra summer squash by adding pineapple juice and your dehydrator and you have a delicious treat of pineapple zucchini!
DIY Christmas: Blown Egg Ornaments
Egg Ornaments are a beautiful and easy way to decorate your tree! Try some today to add a homestead flair to your tree or to give them away as gifts!
How to Collect Calendula Seeds to Save for Next Year
Calendula is an amazing medicinal herb. Learn how to collect calendula seeds for next year and never buy calendula seeds again!
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden and Hummingbird Feeders
Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your garden! Follow these 7 tips to attract more hummingbirds to your feeders and your yard.
Easy Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe (plus FAQ and Tips)
Learn how to make your own hummingbird food with this simple hummingbird nectar recipe! Plus tips on how to use nectar and attract more hummingbirds.
5 Preparedness Supplies You Need as Part of Your Disaster Kit
Everyone should have a kit of supplies on hand in case of emergency. Here are 5 preparedness supplies you need to keep in your disaster kit to help you through any emergency or disaster.
How to Grow Calendula from Seed
Calendula is am amazing medicinal herb with many uses. Learn how to grow calendula in your own garden from seed to use in salves, balms, and tea.
13 Simple, Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Desserts
Do you love watermelon in the summertime? Try one of these 13 delicious and refreshing frozen watermelon desserts with this favorite summer fruit!
What Does a Watermelon Plant Look Like: A Visual Guide
Get the answer to the question What does a watermelon plant look like? Plus how to tell the difference between watermelon and cucumber plants.
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites Naturally!
Spider mites can cause a lot of problems in the garden and on houseplants. Learn how to get rid of spider mites for good using natural, organic methods!
Get Rid of Mosquitoes: 7 Natural Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard
Mosquitoes making summer miserable? Use these 7 Natural Mosquito Repellent ideas to help you get rid of mosquitoes and enjoy being outside more…
The Best Corn Companion Plants For Your Vegetable Garden
Learn which crops are the best corn companion plants to improve the growth and flavor in your corn as well as deter pests from eating your ears of corn!
Easy Strawberry Preserves Recipe- With Canning Directions!
Learn how to make your own strawberry preserves with this super simple strawberry preserves recipe (includes canning directions!)
The Best Garlic Companion Plants For Your Garden
Garlic is great to plant in your garden! Learn which crops are the best garlic companion plants to increase garden harvest, reduce pests, & improve flavor.
17 Infused Water Recipes to Keep Hydrated and Healthy
Find the best infused water recipes to help you keep hydrated and healthy in the summer, while exercising, or any time you feel thirsty!
The Ultimate Guide to Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden
By learning the principles of companion planting you can create a beautiful garden full of crops that can are mutually beneficial to each other with more harvest and less pests.
11 Easiest Vegetables to Grow for Beginning Gardeners
Learn which are the easiest vegetables to grow if you are a beginning gardener, plus guides on how to grow each of them and tips to get started!
7 Frugal Foods to Stretch Your Grocery Budget When Money is Tight
When money is tight, learn how to reduce your grocery bill and make your meals go farther by using these 7 frugal foods!
Baking Soda for Goats: Why Your Goats Need This Supplement
Learn why you should be providing baking soda for goats; I’ll teach you what it is for and how to feed this supplement to your goats.
The Best Tomato Companion Plants For Your Vegetable Garden
Grow better tomatoes by learning which crops are the best tomato companion plants to increase your tomato harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor.
The Best Onion Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
Learn which crops are the best companion plants for onions to increase your garden harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor in your onions and other crops
How to Control Aphids: 9 Companion Plants That Repel Aphids
Aphids can destroy your crops and bring disease to your garden. Learn how to control aphids through companion planting and other natural measures.
Growing Spinach in the Garden: From Seed to Harvest
Learn all about growing spinach in your backyard garden- including how to start spinach from seed and when to harvest for the best taste and flavor
Growing Green Beans in Your Garden: Seed to Harvest
Green beans are one of the simplest things to grow in the garden. Learn all about how to grow beans from seed to harvest!
Growing Radishes in Your Garden: Seed to Harvest
Growing radishes in the garden is great for all gardening levels and a great vegetable to garden with kids. Learn how to grow radishes from seed to harvest.
Quick Start Guide to Growing Peppers in Your Garden
Learn all you need to know about growing peppers in your garden. From starting peppers from seed, to growing tips, and when to harvest.
How to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden: From Seed to Harvest
Nothing beat homegrown watermelon! Learn how to grow watermelon in your vegetable garden, plus how to start from seed and when to harvest.
The Best Companion Plants for Peppers in Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting can help your garden grow better. Learn which crops make the best companion plants for peppers in to improve flavor and deter pests!
13 Natural Remedies for Bug Bites to Stop the Itch
Learn how to stop the itch from mosquitoes, fleas, and other bugs with these natural remedies for bug bites- many of which you have on hand in your home!