Many believe that the gardening season begins in the spring when the first seeds are planted, the truth is it starts many months before the last frost. Planning your garden is just as important as the actual act of planting it and the sooner you start the easier the job will be when the time …
I have a strong, funny relationship with rhubarb, my story and relationship with this plant go way back to the beginning… This is the plant that started my sometimes-crazy farm and garden adventure. When we first moved to our farm, I came across an overgrown, red, leafy plant half buried under a falling-down shed. My …
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Are you tired of buying hatchlings year after year? Do you want to hatch your own eggs? Learn how to have a happy home egg-hatching experience with minimal mistakes. This is a guide on how to hatch eggs at home so that you can have a Happy Home Hatch Day! Equipment to Hatch Eggs at …
With vanilla prices on the rise, more and more people are finding ways to make their own vanilla extract. I personally have 6 quart size mason jars that take up one of my pantry shelves. In each jar steeps a different variety of vanilla bean, to create different flavors of vanilla extract. This recipe …
Everyone has heard of vanilla, usually when it is called for in a baking recipe. What is vanilla exactly, where does it come from? Why has the price dramatically increased? Have your questions answered here, learn all about vanilla beans. What are Vanilla Beans? Vanilla beans are pods that are grown and harvested from a …
A vegetable garden is just a vegetable garden, right? For some that may be true, but others that are digging a little deeper know that there is more. There are heirlooms, GMOs, and Hybrids that can be planted in your garden. Heirloom Vegetables and Seeds are what you will be reading about today. Terms to …
You have made it past the fuzzy duckling stage or added some adult ducks to your homestead. Now you need to know all about raising ducks, so that yours stay happy and healthy. I have been a proud duck owner going on 8 years now. On our farm we have raised multiple breeds for many …
Chickens are the main go-to homesteading bird that everyone likes to talk about, but there are many different poultry choices that can be raised on a homestead. Ducks are one of those great poultry options, they lay eggs and produce meat just like chickens. We have raised ducks for years here on our homestead and …
HAY! What is it? Anyone that has grazing animals on their farm knows how important hay is. A Hay Bale can come in different varieties, shapes and sizes. On our farm we need to know about hay because we feed it to our animals, but we also grow it. Knowing about your hay is important, …
A few years ago, I found myself using more and more fresh herbs in the kitchen . When buying these herbs from the grocery store the cost can start to add up, and you may get more then you need at the time of use. To solve these problems I created my Simple DIY Herb …
