Goats are awesome animals. They provide milk and meat for our tables, fertilizer for our soil, and hours of entertainment for us to enjoy. Another benefit they provide, which many people don’t realize or take for granted, is to ...
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4 Ways To Attract Beneficial Birds To Your Homestead
Birds are spectacular creatures — full of grace and elegance, truly creatures of beauty that God placed on the earth for our enjoyment and to showcase His magnificence. Ever since I was a small child, I have loved to ...
Read More »Dandelions: The ‘Super Survival Plant’ Your Great-Grandparents Ate – Hidden Right In Your Yard
Translated from the French name “dent de lion,” which describes its coarsely toothed leaves, dandelions are hardy survivors, and were a staple in the diets of Native Americans, pioneers and most all of our ancestors. It seems like no ...
Read More »3 Surefire, Guaranteed Ways To Keep Weeds Out Of This Year’s Garden
Ask any gardener what their least favorite part of gardening is, and most likely weeding will be near the top of the list. Not only can weeding be a back-breaking and monotonous chore, but it’s also a task that ...
Read More »Essential Pre-Winter Chores Most Gardeners Simply Forget
The leaves are changing and the breeze is cooler. Many gardeners start to drift away from their gardens during fall, but this is the time where so much needs to be done. It’s not the moment to prepare the garden ...
Read More »How To Keep Deadly Snakes Off Your Homestead
One of my cats is a confirmed snake hunter. Birds can happily search for worms or take a dip in a puddle in her midst while she keeps an eagle eye out for slithering reptiles at all times. I often ...
Read More »6 Surefire, All-Natural Ways To Control Garden Weeds
Weeds – they are a gardener’s nemesis! It will always be a challenge to have a vegetable garden totally free of weeds. Sure, there are sprays that you can put on your garden that are effective in controlling weeds, but ...
Read More »7 Little-Know ‘Superfoods’ You Can Find In Your Backyard
Whether you want to prepare for a survival situation or simply want to eat a healthier, less expensive diet, look no further than your own backyard. Some of the most common weeds in American lawns and gardens are not only ...
Read More »3 Delicious Ways To Cook With (Pesky) Dandelions
Have you struggled with dandelions in your garden? The amazingly resilient weed can find its way into lawns, garden beds and even hanging containers on my property. If you’re tired of doing battle with the sunshine-colored weeds, here’s an alternative. ...
Read More »Major New Report Confirms Your Worst Fears About Roundup, America’s Food
Monsanto’s Roundup, America’s most popular weed-killer, likely causes cancer. That’s the assessment of scientists at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research arm in a major new report. Glyphosate – the active ingredient in Roundup – has been classified as ...
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