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10 Ways to Preserve Basil at Home
Do you have a bumper crop of basil in your garden? Learn how to preserve basil at home, so you can enjoy it all year long!
Best Basil Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Are wondering what the best basil companion plants are for your garden? Here’s what you should plant with basil- and what should be kept away!
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Best Basil Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Are wondering what the best basil companion plants are for your garden? Here’s what you should plant with basil- and what should be kept away!
The Best Tomatoes for Making & Canning Salsa
What are the best tomatoes for making & canning salsa? Are there specific types of tomatoes you should use in your home canned salsa or does it really matter?
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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 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!
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…