by Valerie Morris | Jun 24, 2018 | Homesteading
Bird-lovers around the world have been feeding their feathered friends for ages. Leaving out tasty treats is the perfect way to attract new (and sometimes exotic) species to your backyard, making bird watching fun and easy from the comfort of your own home (no...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 24, 2018 | Beekeeping, Homesteading
Bees pollinate our crops, a key part of growing your own food, yet bee populations have been declining. In order to help our pollinator friends, many have turned to planting bee-friendly plants and placing bee waterers in their gardens. But if you are ready to take...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 24, 2018 | Chickens, Homesteading
Backyard chickens provide so much more than just fresh eggs. Chickens also provide pest control, compost and even companionship. Whether you are looking at just getting started or expanding your flock, you'll find these 5 books to be helpful. The Chicken Chick's...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 24, 2018 | Gardening, Gift Guide, Homesteading, Landscaping
Gardening gloves come in a variety of styles, materials and price points. With so many choices out there, it can be overwhelming trying to choose the right set of gloves for the job. Durability Overall, you want your gardening gloves to be durable and able to...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 16, 2018 | Beekeeping, DIY, Earth Friendly, Homesteading, Simple Living
To help our pollinator friends thrive and to help your garden flourish, it’s important to add plants to your garden that will also attract bees. Luckily, there are plenty of edible plants that attract pollinators, helping them do double duty. Some of these edible...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
When you are out in the garden, the sun is beating down on you and your fingers, and probably your knees, are in the dirt. It's important to wear clothing that lets you move easily, is breathable and also gives you some protection from the elements. From head to...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 16, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
Starting your own garden can seem overwhelming at first. But with a little bit of knowledge and know-how, you'll easily be able to set up your own backyard garden. There are plenty of books out there to choose from, but here are 5 good books that will help get you...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | Gardening, Landscaping
Pruning your plants with a good set (and the right set) of shears is extremely important. Using shears, also called garden scissors or pruners, is far superior to using a knife and healthier for your plants than just snapping things off with your hands. To start,...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading
Friends, my go-to garden shoe is typically an old running shoe. Sadly, these are typically worn down inside and out, and aren't ideal for hours of working in the garden. If this is the case, then you may have noticed one adverse side effect of this choice—namely,...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | DIY, Earth Friendly, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping, Simple Living
If you're not careful, gardening can become a pretty pricey hobby, but like most homesteaders out there, we're looking for a few other ways to do things. We love saving a buck or two with some slightly unconventional methods. Some of these work really well, and some...
