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How to Make DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Are you ready to stop buying premade mixes and starting making your own? Here’s how to make homemade pumpkin pie spice for a fraction of the cost!
How to Prevent Worms in Your Goats Naturally (With Herbs)
Are internal parasites or worms a problem in your goat herb? Learn how to prevent worms in your goats naturally using herbs!
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How to Grow Carrots from Seed- Everything You Need to Know!
Ready to try growing root vegetables? Learn how to grow carrots from seed in your vegetable garden for a continual harvest all year long!
How to Set Up a Brooder Box for Chicks
Are you getting ready to bring home your first day-old chicks? Learn how to set up a brooder box for your chicks to live in the first few weeks!
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9 Types of Summer Squash to Grow This Year
So you love summer squash- either to grow or eat? Try out one of these 8 types of summer squash- from bush marrow to zucchini!
How to Dry Oregano (The Best Way!)
Do you have a garden full of oregano? Learn how to dry oregano so you can enjoy that great oregano taste in dishes and meals all year long!
5 Ways to Preserve Winter Squash and Pumpkins
Winter squash is a great garden crop that gives you a big harvest and a lot of calories. Learn how to preserve winter squash and pumpkins for later use!
6 Ways to Preserve Summer Squash
Summer squash is a great crop that gives you a big harvest in a short period of time. Learn 6 ways to preserve summer squash to save your harvest for later!
6 Ways Preserve Green Beans from Your Garden
Green beans are a great crop that can give you a big harvest in a small space. Learn all the ways you can preserve green beans to enjoy all year long!
15 Common Edible Weeds You Probably Have in Your Yard
Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part. Here’s a list of 15 edible weeds to try!
11 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes (& Replace Commonly Used Pantry Items!)
Do you have a large crop of tomatoes in the garden? Try some of these ideas to preserve tomatoes and replace your store bought items with homemade ones!
How to Make Herbal Healing Salve (with Calendula and Lavender)
Want to replace triple antibiotic ointment with a natural alternative? Learn how to make an herbal healing salve with calendula, lavender, and other herbs!
How to Harden Off Plants Before Transplanting to the Garden
Are you ready to plant your crops in the garden? Learn how to harden off plants before transplanting them to ensure a healthy transition to ouside life.
How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally
Are caterpillars eating all your tomatoes? Learn how to get rid of tomato hornworms in your organic vegetable garden with out using any chemicals!
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Are you a beginning gardener? Here are 11 gardening mistakes commonly made by beginners- so you can avoid them and grow a better garden!
6 Ways to Preserve Strawberries
Strawberry season can provide a lot of berries in a very short period of time. Learn how to preserve strawberries to enjoy all year long.
9 Beneficial Insects for Your Garden + How to Attract Them
Is your garden overrun with pests? Learn about 9 beneficial insects for pest control plus how to attract them to your garden!
How to Make Calendula Infused Oil for Soaps, Balms, and Salves
Infusing calendula into oil is a great way harness some of the healing properties of calendula. Learn how to make your own calendula infused oil!
#1 Way to Control Flea Beetles in the Organic Garden
Flea beetles are a garden pest that affects crops such as eggplant and brassicas. Here’s how to control and get rid of flea beetles naturally!
How to Use Trap Crops to Deter Pests in the Vegetable Garden
Using trap crops is a great, natural way to reduce pest. Learn how to use trap crops as part of your companion planting plan in your garden this year.
How to Make (and Can) Redbud Jelly at Home
You can make your own floral jelly using blooms from around your yard. Learn how to make redbud jelly, including canning instructions.
Companion Planting with Herbs in the Vegetable Garden
Herbs are sometimes overlooked in the vegetable garden, but learning to companion plant with herbs can help you reduce pests and get a better harvest!
5 Calorie Crops Your Survival Garden Must Have
If you want control of your food security, your garden should fill all your calorie needs. Here are 5 calorie crops everyone needs in their survival garden.
11 Best Flowers for Your Vegetable Garden
Flowers are a great addition to any garden. Here are the top flowers for your vegetable garden to get all the benefits of planting flowers with your crops.
6 Ways to Get Rid of Potato Beetles in Your Garden- Naturally!
Are potato beetles destroying your garden crops? Here’s how to get rid of potato beetles naturally in your organic garden without using chemicals!
21 Crops You Can Grow in Containers on Your Deck or Balcony!
Want to grow your own food, but don’t have any land? Here are 21 different crops you can grow in containers so you can garden no matter where you live!
How to Grow Okra From Seed to Harvest
Okra is a staple in many southern gardens. Learn how to grow okra in your garden, including seed starting, care, and harvest instructions!
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!
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.
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!