Growing the amaranth plant & other quasi-grains like buckwheat & sorghum is a fun way to expand your harvest to include unusual crops in your veggie garden.
Growing Grains in a Small Garden
10 Simple Steps Toward Self Reliance You Can Take TODAY
Self reliance: Relying on yourself for many of your needs, rather than depending on corporations. Looking for simple living ideas to embrace? Try these!
Raising Quail for Eggs: The Perfect Solution for Urban Homesteaders
Raising Coturnix quail for eggs and meat is a good alternative for small homesteads or those yearning for a homestead in the city. They can thrive indoors!
Feed Your Flock High Quality, Low Cost Feed — Plant a Chicken Garden
DIY chicken feed is as easy as growing a chicken garden full of foods that will nourish your flock for less. Growing chicken feed cuts feed costs, too.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats (and Not Just Because They’re Cute!)
Nigerian Dwarf goats are a great choice for any size homestead, who are short on space. Nigerian goats are the perfect small scale dairy animal.
5+ Natural Mosquito Control Tactics for Fewer Bites this Summer
From gardening to backyard barbecues, these little buzzers can make evenings miserable. Implement some (or all!) of these natural mosquito control tactics.
How to Make an Inexpensive Swing for Chickens (from Materials You Probably Have on Hand)
Make a DIY chicken swing from items you probably already have on hand. It’s easy and a swing for chickens is instant entertainment for you AND your hens!
5 Ways to Put Your Backyard Hens to Work in the Garden For You
5 Ways to put your hens to work! Take advantage of their natural foraging habits and put chickens to work in the garden. Free labor, plus you’ll get eggs!
What to Feed Chickens When You’re on a Budget: Backyard Chicken Eggs for Less
Raising backyard chickens? Here’s what to feed chickens without breaking the bank. Save money on feeding chickens with these cost-cutting techniques.
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