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This time of year it is important to begin preparing your chickens and your coop for colder weather.  In the Midwest, the popularity of winter-hardy breeds, is quite high. If you don’t keep them warm enough and well-fed, however, there’s ...

You can never perfectly prepare for a tornado outbreak. Even those who live in areas coined “Tornado Alley” prepare as well as they can and then, when an outbreak happens, they pray that they and their families are one of ...

Yogurt is full of healthy bacteria which keeps your digestive system running and provides calcium for healthy bones. It is a tasty way to start your family’s day and simple enough to make at home. After you make your first ...

In my family, we have long been concerned with healthy foods. Long before we began homesteading, we sought out organic foods, we bought mostly fresh produce, and frequented local farmers markets in a quest to eliminate as many harmful chemicals ...

If you thought your troubles were over once you got your tomato plants in the ground, then we’ve got bad news for you… having a garden is a constant battle against nature, and there always seems to be something just ...

Savor fresh onions, potatoes and other crops from the garden all winter long with the use of simple, time-honored storage techniques. The art of storing vegetables, roots, and seeds has kept whole communities fed and nourished for centuries, and can ...

Eczema is a skin condition that is medically known as atopic dermatitis. People who have eczema develop red, scaly, itchy rashes on their skin. These patches can be anywhere on the body; however, they are most typically found on the ...

Tropical Storm Andrea was the first named storm of the 2013 hurricane season, and if tradition repeats itself, it will not be the last. As the years have gone by, the hurricane seasons have become more active, especially for the ...

Growing food in your garden is an excellent way to save money and live more frugally. You also don’t have to worry about unknown pesticides and other chemicals being in your food. However, since the growing season for vegetables doesn’t ...

These days, vinegar finds itself mainly as an ingredient in salad dressings and various types of pickles, canned or otherwise. Did you know that there are other uses for vinegar, many of which go beyond mere culinary use? Do you ...