Do you have a lot of spinach in the garden? Learn how to dehydrate spinach (and make spinach powder) using these simple methods!
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How to Freeze Basil for Year Round Use
Do you have a bumper crop of fresh basil from your garden? Learn how to freeze basil so you can enjoy this tasty herb all year round!
10 Expert Ways to Keep Ants Out of Your Hummingbird Feeder
Do you love having hummingbird feeders, but hate the ants that come with them? Try these 10 ways to keep ants out of your hummingbird feeder today!
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How to Dehydrate Spinach (& Make Spinach Powder!)
Do you have a lot of spinach in the garden? Learn how to dehydrate spinach (and make spinach powder) using these simple methods!
How to Freeze Basil for Year Round Use
Do you have a bumper crop of fresh basil from your garden? Learn how to freeze basil so you can enjoy this tasty herb all year round!
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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!
Preserving Peppers: 9 Ways to Preserve Peppers At Home
Do you have a bumper crop of peppers in your garden this year? Learn nine methods for preserving peppers; includes preserving hot peppers & sweet peppers
11 Essential Oils That Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests Naturally!
Bugs and insects are a big problem, learn the essential oils that repel bugs plus how to use them in your home and on your body to control pests naturally!
The Best Potato Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion plants can help improve your garden organically. Learn which are the best potato companion plants to grow alongside your potato bed!
How to Make a Tincture Using Herbs at Home
Learn how to make a tincture using your own fresh or dried herbs- including alcohol based tinctures and non-alcohol to use as herbal remedies and support.
Growing Rosemary in Your Herb Garden- Indoors or Out!
Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen herb that is a staple of any herb garden. Learn everything you need to know about growing rosemary in your garden or home!
Carrier Oils for Essential Oils- What You Need to Know
Essential oils are usually diluted in a carrier oil before applying. Find out all about carrier oils for essential oils and how to choose the best one.
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed in Your Vegetable Garden
Lettuce is a great, easy to grow crop for any area. Learn how to grow lettuce from seed in your own backyard vegetable garden or container garden!
The Ultimate Guide for Growing Squash in Your Garden
Growing squash is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. Lear everything you need to know about growing squash in your vegetable garden .
The Best Eggplant Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
11 Ways to Use Recycled Plastic Barrels on the Homestead
Homestead projects don’t have to be expensive or fancy, check out these 11 projects you can make using recycled plastic barrels as the main component!
12 Amazing Chamomile Tea Benefits for Your Health
Chamomile tea has long been used in natural healing and medicine. Learn about these 12 chamomile tea benefits and why you should drink a cup everyday!
Top 9 Essential Oils for Emotions and Stress
Stress and emotional upset happens to us all, but did you know that essential oils can help support you during these stressful and emotional times? Learn more….
The Best Essential Oils for Gardening (+ Recipes)
Did you know you can use essential oils to help your garden grow better? Learn how to use essential oils for gardening plus recipes to get you started!
{Video} Why Your Goat Needs B Vitamins
Learn why B vitamins are an important part of your goats health, plus when and how you should give your goat this essential vitamin.
{Video} 10 Goat Supplies You Need on Hand
When raising goats you need to be prepared. Be sure you have these 10 supplies in your goat supply cabinet at all times!
{Video} Everything You Need to Know About Goat Minerals
Learn everything you need to know about goat mineral needs to keep your goat herd healthy and deficiency free!
The Complete Guide to Electric Fence for Goats
Fencing is an important part of raising goats. Learn how to use an electric fence for goats plus the pros & cons of electric fencing when it comes to goats.
10 Fabulous Types of Winter Squash to Grow (and Eat!)
Did you know there are more 100 different types of winter squash? Read about my top 10 favorite winter squash varieties and find a few new ones to grow- and eat!
The Best Squash Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Learn which are the best squash companion plants to plant with both winter and summer squash varieties for a better harvest and less pests
How to Care for Goats in Winter- What You NEED to Know!
Caring for goats in winter takes extra work and effort on your part. Learn what you need to know about raising goats in snow and cold temperatures.
Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable? Well it Depends on Who You’re Asking…
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? What if I told you the answer may surprise you? Learn more about the difference between fruits and vegetables and where pumpkin falls.
6 Essential Oils for Fleas- and How to Use Them in Your Home
Fleas can be a problem for home and pet owners. Learn how to use essential oils to help reduce the fleas in your home and on your pets…
Goat Minerals- 5 Things You Need to Know for Your Goat’s Health
Goat nutrition is an important part of keeping your goat healthy. Learn why goat minerals are the most important part of your goat’s nutritional health.
How to Build a Goat Pen- Everything You Need to Know!
Are you ready to bring goats home? Make sure that your goat pen has everything it needs to have to keep your goats safe and healthy.
6 Easy Pallet Projects for Your Goat Yard
Raising goats and setting up your goat yard doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out these 6 super easy pallet projects for your goat yard!
Honey Oatmeal Bread
There is nothing quite like homemade bread, and this honey oatmeal bread does not disappoint. This tender bread is sure to become a family favorite.
21 Foods You Can Preserve in a Water Bath Canner
Are you confused about what foods can be preserved in a water bath canner versus a pressure canner? Here are 21 foods you can CAN in a water bath canner!
How to Make and Can Homemade Applesauce!
Canning applesauce is one of the easiest things to preserve at home. Combine multiple apple varieties into amazing homemade applesauce- no sugar needed!
The Complete Guide to Raising Guinea Fowl
Raising guinea fowl isn’t too difficult, learn the basics for raising guineas on your homestead and tips on a successful guinea flock!
5 Reasons NOT to Own Guinea Fowl
Guinea fowl can be an exotic addition to your farm. They have many pros but some drawbacks as well. Here are 5 reason you might decide NOT to raise guineas.
How to Prevent and Treat Coccidiosis in Goats
Coccidia can cause life long problems in your goats. Learn how to diagnose and treat coccidiosis in goats to keep them healthy!
How to Freeze Zucchini
Freezing zucchini is a great way to preserve your summer harvest. Learn how to freeze zucchini and my trick for easy measured portions!
How to Dry Calendula Flowers
Do you have calendula growing in the garden? Learn how to preserve it and have your own dried calendula flowers for use in tea, salves, and more!
5 Simple and Delicious Ways to Preserve Cherry Tomatoes
Are you overrun with cherry tomatoes from your vegetable garden? Try one of these 5 easy way to preserve cherry tomatoes!
The Pros and Cons of Free Range Chickens
Free Range Chickens can be seen as the ideal way to raise chickens. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons and see which way is truly best for you.