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19 Reasons to Raise Goats on Your Homestead
Have you thought about raising goats on your farm, but wonder what goats are good for? Learn 19 reasons why you should get goats on your farm!
How Many Bell Peppers Per Plant Will Your Garden Produce?
How many bell peppers will one plant give you? Learn the average yield per pepper plant and how to increase the number of peppers per plant!
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How to Dry Basil- 2 Easy Methods for Drying Basil
Do you have a garden full of basil? Learn how to dry basil so you can enjoy that great basil taste in dishes and meals all year long!
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap!
Raised beds are great in the garden but expensive to fill. Here’s how to fill a raised garden bed for cheap- so you can save money on soil!
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How to Water Your Garden Correctly
Is your garden suffering because you don’t know how to water it? Learn how to water your garden, including the best time to water and how often to water!
Garden Spacing: How Far Apart Should Plants Be in Your Garden
When planting your garden spacing can be one of the hardest things to put into action. Learn the correct vegetable plant spacing for a healthier garden!
How to Collect Cosmos Seeds to Save for Next Year
Do you love planting cosmos in your flower garden every year? Learn how to collect cosmos seeds so you can plant more every year!
How to Keep Chickens Warm in the Winter
Do you raise chickens and want to make sure they stay safe and warm during the cold winter months? Here’s how to keep your chickens warm in the winter!
The Best Okra Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
Do you love growing okra in your vegetable garden? Learn the best okra companion plants to get a better harvest with fewer pests and healthier plants! Companion planting is more than just repelling pests in the garden- it's a way of planning and planting your garden...
Soil Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Fix Them
Is your garden not growing like it should be? Maybe it’s your soil! Here are some of the most common soil nutrient deficiencies- and how to fix them!
11 Best Food Dehydrators for Drying and Dehydrating
Are you looking to get an electric food dehydrator? Check out this buying guide for the best food dehydrators & compare the top models to choose one that is best for you!
Using Mold Test Plates as a Starting Point in Testing for Mold
Think your home has mold & aren’t sure where to start? Use mold test plates as a jumping off point to find problem areas and identify toxicity in your home.
Goat Gestation Calculator to Calculate Your Goat’s Due Date
Is it breeding season in your goat herd? Make sure you know your goat’s due date by using this goat gestation calculator so you can be prepared for kidding!
Anemia in Goats: Diagnosing and Treating
Is your goat lethargic or have bottle jaw? These are signs of anemia in goats. Learn about treating anemia and how to get your goats back to total health.
The Ultimate Guide to Breeding Goats
Are you ready to breed your goats? Learn all you need to know about breeding goats to help you keep your goats healthy and breed successfully!
18 Easy Plants to Grow Inside During the Winter
Tired of only having fresh produce during the growing season? Here are more than 18 plants to grow inside during the winter for fresh food all year long!
How to Dry Dill- 2 Easy Ways to Make Dried Dill
Do you have a garden full of dill? Learn how to dry dill so you can enjoy that great dill taste in dishes and meals all year long!
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 herd? Learn how to prevent worms in your goats naturally using herbs!
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!
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!