How-To

Grapes are hardy plants. They grow in many different parts of the world, even in the hot, humid Asian tropics where I live. I remember seeing...

The standard advice for feeding laying hens is simple: Just buy corn and layer mash. And if you’re primarily concerned with saving time and trouble, this...

In olden days, people didn't know how to build rain barrels for rainwater. However, rainwater has been one of the best sources of water for millennia....

As more people try to live a self sufficient lifestyle, they’re turning to producing their food at home as their ancestors did before them.  Just about...

Before we get started with the list of natural fly remedies, it’s important to note that you must identify the exact species of fly you’re dealing...

The modern back-to-basics food movement has led many people to rediscover plants used for centuries in the past. One particularly useful plant that grows in abundance...

We homesteaders usually go for the Boers, Nubians and Spanish breeds when choosing the type of meat goats to raise. These goat varieties deliver the bulk...

Whether you have been a longtime homesteader or are just getting started, you probably have a cow or a small herd of goats to provide you...

When faced with the task of surviving summer heat, maintaining an ideal body temperature is one of our highest priorities. If we look at the “rule...

If you've ever tangled with a berry patch or accidentally backed into a Spanish Dagger, then you know how painful they can be. When strategically placed,...