Fishing with magnets is a fun past time where you can discover all kinds of interesting treasures and sometimes, even things to be wary of.
Read MoreRaising animals for any reason eventually ends with hard decisions about whether or not to keep stock. Eventually, you have to cull the herd.
Read MoreCanning at home is a wonderful way to preserve the garden harvest. But it can also be dangerous. Learn what to avoid in order to stay safe.
Read MoreAre you dealing with angry bees? Are they Africanized bees or is something else going on? Find out the possible issues and how to fix them.
Read MoreAre tomatoes acidic enough? The safety of your family depends on whether there is enough acid when canning. Find out how to be sure.
Read MoreTrellises have been around for a very long time. So what are trellises, their purpose, and how do you implement them in your garden?
Read MoreA tractor tiller can be an expensive purchase. Learn more about this time saving garden tool and how to choose the best one for your garden.
Read MoreLearn the steps you can take to lower the risk of your mail-order chicks experiencing shipping stress and how save them if they do.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Dana Benner There is no shortage of tools needed to keep the homestead up and running. Recently, someone asked me what I thought were the top …
Read MoreMost of what it takes to become good country neighbors is little more than courtesy, patience, and a listening ear.
Read MoreThere’s always something to be done or fixed on homesteads, it seems. Here are 4 simple homestead projects you can do in a weekend.
Read MoreWhether you’re raising meat rabbits or rabbits for show, rabbit farming changes seasonally. What works in summer may not work in winter.
Read MoreWinter bird feeding is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy at a time of year when outdoor chores are at a minimum. It’s a great way to help nature and stay connected to the wild world around us.
Read MoreHoof care is important any time of year, but particularly so in winter when conditions are the wettest and most worrisome.
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