There are two general methods for composting – hot or cold. Hot involves heat and is ready within about 4 weeks, whereas cold is more passive and takes […]
Chickens
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The Deep Litter Method & A Not So Glamorous Side Of Homesteading
In homesteading, for every picturesque scene that is shared on social media there are many less glamorous tasks happening behind the scenes. Take today for example – my […]
Gardening
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Late Winter Garden Prep
I’ve been daydreaming about gardening again, and spring is close enough now that I can start getting everything ready for the busy planting season! When I took some […]
Beekeeping / Black Walnut Syrup / Chickens / Homesteading / Maple Syrup
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Birds, Bees, and Trees
Today was an unusually warm day for February in Ohio, topping out at a balmy 60F. It feels like Spring has come early, and perhaps it has, only […]
Tutorials
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How To Propagate Plants From Cuttings
Have you ever picked out the most adorable little plant for your home with visions of nurturing it to become big, full, and beautiful like the pricier options […]
Homesteading
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If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Poorly.
If I could go back in time and tell younger me that I follow this motto, younger me would almost certainly stare in disbelief. In many ways I […]
Homesteading
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Anticipation
Winter. It has always been a struggle for me. I’m more of a warm weather person. Driving in snow and ice, freezing every time I step outside, the […]