If you have experience gardening, then you know how rewarding and convenient it can be to have your own produce in your yard. You can grab fresh flowers, several tomatoes and a handful of basil for your dinner party without ever having to step foot in a grocery store. And if part of your garden…
Cholesterol Lowering Weed Hidden In The Yard
It’s one of the downsides to owning and maintaining a yard: weeds. You try to use chemicals, sprays and some good, old manpower to pull out and get rid of those pesky plants. Weeds are the enemy of any garden. They can quickly become overrun and tarnish the overall fresh aesthetic of your chosen plants.…
7 Must Know Tips Before Bringing Goats into a Homestead
If you’ve made the switch to a homestead, then you’re all about living a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle. Let the animals help you out! You might lean toward purchasing chickens for your land since those seem to be the most typical farm animal. What about goats? They are the second most popular animal (after chickens,…
Tips for Raising Chickens on a Low Budget
The decision to switch to a homestead or off-the-grid lifestyle can initially be scary but can pay off in multiple ways down the road. Not only does it save money, but it allows you to be self-sufficient and constantly immersed in nature. If you’ve lived on a homestead for many years now, you could probably write a…
Keep Ticks Away This Summer with These Easy to Make Tick Tubes
We all love when spring comes around. The blooming plants, the sunny days and the plain fact that we survived winter gives us extra energy and inspiration. Unfortunately, spring also brings pesky problems, such as ticks, in tow. You might think that ticks are too small to cause a huge problem or that your location provides…
Vegetables Grown Back in the 1950’s Were More Nutritious
Most of the time, our first stop at the grocery store when we’re trying to eat healthy is the produce section. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get the nutrients we need to either lose weight, feel healthier or feed our bodies’ vital organs. You may think that by grabbing a bag of spinach,…
Get Rid of any Body Soaps That Contain These Ingredients
In today’s world, there’s a movement toward more naturally-derived and healthy products. This movement includes everything from switching to a holistic or raw diet to purchasing more sustainable, organic and environmentally-friendly products. At the end of the day, these choices benefit both us and the environment. It also forces us to check labels on the…
A Simple Outdoor Bar & Buffet For any Space
If you have a backyard and enjoy entertaining your friends and family, then the spring and summer months are your favorite time of year. You can break out the lanterns, uncover the patio furniture, plant a new garden and festively decorate your backyard. It’s the ultimate place to have a party. You can take your…
How To Build A Natural Swimming Pool
What’s the activity you most look forward to doing when spring and summer rolls around? For some it might be gardening or going to the beach. For many, though, it’s enjoying time spent in their swimming pool. There’s nothing like being able to jump into that refreshing water when the temperatures are off the charts.…
