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Crop Rotation: Benefits and Why it Matters

March 14, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Growing

Add to Favorites Not sure about crop rotation benefits? Here’s a science lesson for you. Our produce contains wonderful nutrients. After all, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are the reasons our …

Edible Flowers List: 5 Plants for Culinary Creations

March 14, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

An edible flowers list doesn’t have to be exotic. Your own flower garden can supply your kitchen with yummy goodies.

Downsizing as a Way to Continue the Homestead Lifestyle

March 12, 2022 · Janet Garman · Homesteading

Terry Garratt grew up knowing that she was going to live off the grid. Smaller scale is one way to continue the life she loves.

Drop Spindle Spinning: Making and Using Your First Spindle

March 10, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By Angela Hammer – I’ve always liked making things with my hands. I learned how to crochet years ago, so spinning became the next logical step for me …

How to Build a Portable Pig Feeder

March 10, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Pigs

Commercial pig feeders can be expensive. Learn how to build a portable pig feeder at home out of wood and plastic drum barrels.

How to Work a One-Acre Homestead

March 9, 2022 · Jennifer Vanbenschoten · Homesteading

Add to Favorites When we purchased our home in upstate New York, we had no intention to create a one-acre homestead. We were thrilled that we had so much space …

Homeschooling Homesteaders

March 9, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

I’m quite certain that many of you reading this are possibly already homeschooling on your homestead.

What Planting Zone Am I In?

March 5, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Growing

Add to Favorites U.S. planting zones are based on the weather history of any given area. The question “what planting zone am I in?” is one of the most asked …

Natural Dyes for Wool and Clothing

March 5, 2022 · Janet Garman · Homesteading

Add to Favorites Natural dyes for wool have been used for hundreds of years. Harvesting plants and extracting the color from the leaves, berries, and flowers is an enjoyable way to …

Using Natural Fertilizers on the Homestead

March 5, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Gardens are hungry creatures, demanding endless applications of fertilizer to keep vegetables, fruits, and flowers growing throughout the season. Unfortunately, many find their plot’s needs increase each passing year despite frequent feedings.

DIY Cattle Panel Trellis

March 5, 2022 · Romie Holl · Growing

As I get older, the desire to get on my knees to work in the garden becomes less, so I needed to figure out an inexpensive way to avoid all of the bending and crawling on the ground.

Growing Your Own Spuds

March 2, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Potatoes are one of the most versatile root vegetables to grace a garden. There are white potatoes, yellow potatoes, red potatoes, even purple potatoes.