Tomatoes: They’re the epitome of summer. This bright red, and sometimes green fruit is at the center stage of everything from sandwiches to sauces and soups. Knowing how to plant tomatoes the right way is the key to a prolific yield with plenty of fruit for you, your family, and possibly your friends too. While […]
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What Is Homesteading? Facts About This Increasingly Popular Way Of Life
What is homesteading? The term ‘homesteading’ originated with the enactment of The Homestead Act of 1862. The Homestead Act provided 160 acres of land free of charge to any man willing to settle and improve the land by living on it continuously for 5 consecutive years. Participation in this program became known as homesteading, and […]
How to Get Rid of Flies?
Do you love to spend time outdoors in spring and summer? It’s refreshing to spend time outside after the winter. You can open your windows and let the fresh air circulate through your house, clearing the stale air. This might be the best part of spring cleaning. As much as you enjoy the spring and […]
36 Free Chicken Feed Ideas
I don’t know about you, but one of the reasons I started raising backyard chickens was so my healthy, happy hens who would give our family nutritious eggs. Ok. I was really hoping to save money on eggs too! But I quickly learned that feed isn’t cheap and if I wanted to do better, I […]
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How To Make Mozzarella Cheese (The Easy Way)
Learn how to make mozzarella cheese the quick and EASY way (without using a microwave)! This traditional mozzarella cheese recipe was a game changer for me! It turns out I’ve been making homemade mozzarella cheese all WRONG! For YEARS I’ve used the traditional recipe I shared with you. And if I were to be honest, […]
Sweet Pickled Cucumber Slices
Pickled cucumber or cucumber pickle? Either way, this recipe for canning Sweet Pickled Cucumber Slices makes the tastiest & crispy pickles! There is a small child sitting on my lap. She smells like a cucumber pickle. Let’s talk about why that is, shall we? Well. I’m sure you know why that is. I mean […]
Beginner’s Freezer Jelly Recipe
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make homemade freezer jelly. It is so very simple, requires no processing, and you can store freezer jelly for an entire year. (In the freezer, of course.) The possibilities are endless. You are limited simply by the type of juice you find. Freezer Jelly […]
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~Natural Homestead~
Farmer? Homesteader? Backyard Gardener? Which one are you? Or perhaps you know one. Surely you do. Then buy this e-book today! You know me well enough by now to know that I’m not normally bossy, but this book will transform the way you care for your flocks, herds, and gardens! Eventually, you’re going to decide […]
Horehound Candy and Cough Drops: What Are They and How to Make Them
Learn how to make horehound cough drops at home with a handful of ingredients, then use this natural cough remedy to break up your cough when you’re sick. If you’ve ever learned to make hard candy, then you can make horehound candy! And if you can make horehound candy, you just made horehound cough drops! […]
The Best Homemade Fly Spray
I hate seeing my poor cows inside a cloud of swirling flies during the hot summer months. I can only imagine how extremely aggravating that must be and I wanted to find a natural organic fly spray to repel the bugs and give my cows some relief. After experimenting with some homemade recipes, I’ve been using […]
