Mastering homesteading skills and animal husbandry is essential for self-sufficiency. Learn to raise livestock, grow your own food, and create a sustainable lifestyle. Discover tips on caring for chickens, goats, and other farm animals. Embrace the homesteading journey and enjoy the rewards of a self-reliant life.
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Water Challenges
Farm water sources include wells, natural springs, surface water, rainwater, and municipal supplies. Ensuring water quality through regular testing is essential due to factors like contaminants. Winter poses challenges for water accessibility. Understanding each source’s advantages and drawbacks is crucial for maintaining animal hydration and overall farm health.
February Newsletter
February’s newsletter emphasizes preparing for spring amid winter’s harshness. Key activities include starting seeds indoors, inspecting livestock and compost, and planning projects. Care for houseplants and animals is vital, especially with colder temperatures. Community engagement, disaster preparedness, and inspiration from other farms or botanical gardens are encouraged. Stay warm and connected.
DIY Greenhouse: Easy Steps for Beginners
This article provides a detailed guide for building an inexpensive greenhouse suitable for growing plants or housing small livestock. It includes a materials list, tools needed, and step-by-step building instructions. The structure is versatile and can be modified for various uses, offering tips on securing and maintaining it effectively.
Forage Species for Your Rotational Grazing Operations Part 1
Starting or renovating a pasture requires careful consideration of forage species suited to your animals and goals. Key factors include soil testing, choosing between mixed or pure stands, and managing weeds. Selecting appropriate forages based on conditions and livestock needs enhances productivity and ensures successful pasture management.
Cold Frames, Row Covers and Season Extension.
New YouTube Video on my about cold frames!! Check it out!! Who doesn’t want to have fresh vegetables after your garden has finished. It feels great to thwart the natural ending to the growing session and continue to grow vegetables for your family. Using cold frames and row covers to extend your growing seasonContinue reading “Cold Frames, Row Covers and Season Extension.”
Your November Gardening Checklist for Success
Welcome to my monthly Newsletter. This newsletter will help you save money and time. No need to ask what you should be doing or when it should be done. You will have the Know How. This newsletter has it all. This is the best way to stay on top of tasks. These tasks help maintain and grow your garden or farmstead
Understanding First Frost and Its Impact on Your Garden
As autumn brings the first frost, it signals the end of the growing season, prompting gardeners to prepare for winter. While some crops can tolerate light frost, others need protection. The article discusses differences between frost and freeze, offers advice on harvesting, and outlines frost tolerance for various fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Unidentified Growing Vegetables: Are Aliens Invading Your Garden?
As you harvest your vegetables have you noticed any UGV or unidentified growing Vegetables? Does it look like aliens planted something to hatch in your garden? Maybe you’re wondering if your plants cross pollinated and you happen to get a Cucamelon or some sort of bizarre alien squash that was supposed to be a pumpkinContinue reading “Unidentified Growing Vegetables: Are Aliens Invading Your Garden?”
Jack O Lanterns
Jack-O-Lantern The tradition of carving pumpkin dates back for many centuries. The people of Ireland and Scotland used to carve scary faces in to turnips and Potatoes. They did this to deter evil spirits from entering their homes. In England they sometime used large beets to Jack-o-Lanterns. When immigrating came to America, they brought thisContinue reading “Jack O Lanterns”
