They provide you with fresh, delicious eggs all summer long, and they entertain you – oh chickens, how we love you! Chickens are one of the easiest animals to raise on your homestead. And going into winter, it doesn’t change….
How to Stock Your Pantry & Freezer – Everyday Preparedness + Free Checklist
Making meals day by day and going to the grocery store every few days to get what you need may seem fun and adventurous but in reality, it’s more costly, stressful, and time-consuming. Having a stocked pantry means making the…
Thinking about getting a dairy animal? Read This.
So, there was this one time when we bought a goat and returned it 2 days later… Before we get into the story, this post isn’t meant to scare you away from getting a family dairy animal, because they are…
Easy Canning Guide – For Beginners
Canning for beginners can seem daunting, but I assure you once you learn some basics regarding canning, it’s a breeze! You are probably wanting to learn how to can because you grew all this produce in your lovely organic garden…
What I Learned About the Square-Foot Garden Method
The Square-foot gardening method is a super popular way to layout your vegetable garden. Founder Mel Bartholomew founded this method over 20 years ago; his creative square layout, custom soil mix, and a handful of books make this way of…
My 12 Favourite Ways to Use Excess Eggs on the Homestead
So you bought a couple laying hens and now you’re up to your eyeballs in eggs! Well folks, it happens!! Chickens, as I’ve said before, are the gateway farm animal. So one can lead to many, many more. Eggs are…
