Raising backyard chickens has become an increasingly popular hobby, offering fresh eggs, pest control, and a connection to nature right in your own backyard. However, not every city is equally accommodating when it comes to keeping chickens. Some cities have embraced the trend, creating chicken-friendly ordinances that allow urban and suburban residents to enjoy the...
Garlic is a versatile and flavorful addition to any kitchen, and growing your own supply can ensure you never run out of this essential ingredient. Not only is garlic easy to cultivate, but it’s also a rewarding plant that can enhance your culinary creations and even provide medicinal benefits. By following a few key steps,...
Lavender is a versatile and fragrant herb that brings beauty and a delightful scent to any garden. Known for its calming properties and myriad uses, from culinary to medicinal, lavender is a favorite among gardeners. Growing lavender successfully requires some understanding of its needs and preferences, but with the right care, you can enjoy this...
Harvesting fresh carrots from your garden is a rewarding experience, but knowing how to store them properly is key to enjoying their crisp texture and sweet flavor long after they’ve been pulled from the ground. Improper storage can lead to carrots becoming limp, rubbery, or even rotting prematurely. By following the right techniques, you can...
Leeks are a delicious and versatile vegetable, a member of the onion family, which grows native along the Mediterranean. Leeks are used in a number of different dishes and can be roasted, fried, braised, and boiled. In this article, we’ll break down the best ways to regrow leeks from scraps – in a glass of...
Honey is delicious. Whether you’re using it in a bread recipe, adding it to your tea, or just enjoying a big spoonful of the stuff, honey is definitely an enjoyable food. Honey has been collected by humans for thousands of years and there are tons of different varieties of it. One of them is clover...
Gardening is a joy, no matter what you decide to plant. One type of garden that’s easy to grow and maintain is a moss garden. Moss is easy to grow and maintain. Here’s what you need to know. Pick the right moss for your garden Picking the right kind of moss is an important step...
I grow tomatoes every year. They’re delicious plucked straight off the vine. But 3 years ago, I tried a new kind of fertilizer and frankly, I’ve never looked back. That fertilizer? Rabbit manure. I have never had a more bodacious crop of tomatoes in my life than the years that I used rabbit manure as...
French fries, chips, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes – the humble potato can do so much in our kitchen. This versatile vegetable isn’t just super easy to cook with, but it takes very little effort to grow them. A single potato patch in your garden can take a handful of potatoes and turn them into a...
When you picture a homestead in your mind, what do you see? For me, it’s a farmhouse with a lot of empty space around it that can be used for farming, livestock, orchards, and so much more. You probably picture a strong, healthy family making it by using their skills and the land they possess...
Eggs make for a delicious breakfast and are a great source of nutrients like protein, fat, zinc, and vitamins B6, B12, A, D, and E. But there are lots of different eggs on the market to choose from, like duck eggs, chicken eggs, quail eggs, and so on. Chicken eggs are the most common type...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, hummingbirds start their preparations for migration or surviving the winter. These tiny, vibrant creatures require specific care to ensure they have the energy and resources they need to thrive. Whether you are a seasoned bird enthusiast or a gardening novice, there are several steps you...
