How to Protect Strawberry Gardens From Predators Anyone who has grown strawberries knows how irresistible they are to a wide-range of predators. There are a lot of tricks that people have developed over the years to protect berries, but the most simple and reliable option over the long-term is to create boxes with lids. They …
How to Grow Your Own Loofah Sponges Loofah products that you see on store shelves actually come from sponges that are related to the gourd family. You can grow your own and develop a limitless supply of these excellent cleaning products that can be used on the skin as well as for household chores. Let’s …
The Advantages of Using Liquid Banana Peel Fertilizer Banana peels are excellent for composting or cutting up and placing directly into soil. However, creating a liquid fertilizer out of banana peels adds some additional useful benefits. Let’s look at why banana peels are such an integral component of an organic fertilizing system as well as …
Quick Guide to Different Goat Breeds for the Homestead Goats are not created equally, and different breeds are ideal for different purposes. Some produce more and better quality milk than others while certain breeds are better for meat. Some breeds are ideal for small spaces or when resources for feed and grazing are an issue …
How to Grow a Compact Potato Grow Box You don’t need a lot of space to grow a substantial amount of potatoes, and using a box is far easier than growing them in the ground. You have a couple of options to consider in terms of how to construct the box that will allow you …
How to Make a Simple, Yet Sturdy Garden Gate A garden gate is a simple, yet effective way to make getting in and out of a garden easier. This is particularly true when you have some sort of barrier to protect the garden from vermin and predators. This simple project will eliminate the need for …
Tap in to the Amazing Benefits of Calendula Calendula, or marigolds, are one of the most potent medicinal plants around, and their abundance puts them within easy reach of most of us. They are very easy to grow, and you can process them into remedies that can target a wide-range of ailments and conditions. Let’s …
How to Boost Nutrient Levels in Soil Without Chemical Fertilizers Fertilizer is part and parcel for growing a healthy and productive garden. However, they can also end up doing more harm than good. Commercial products may also not be available in a long-term crisis or survival situation. Let’s take a look at some ways that …
How to Grow Your Own Supplement Chicken Feed Anyone who has raised chickens knows how good, quality feed can quickly add up. Fortunately, chickens are opportunistic eaters who can often forage for themselves if they are given the opportunity. Despite this, it’s important that you supplement their diet with essential nutrients that may or may …
Perennial Vegetables that Grow Year After Year The majority of garden vegetables that we like to grow need to be planted fresh every year, but there are a number of varieties that can keep coming back season after season. Planting them can help to make your garden a little more efficient while giving you a …
