This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.

Permaculture is a well-designed garden or landscape where you see the harmony between nature and available resources. In permaculture, we adopt different techniques and principles…

This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate in comfort. Roasting the tomatoes gives the soup a deep, rich flavor. And over-the-top good with grilled cheese sandwiches.

the BEST homemade flour tortillas - so simple to make, you'll never buy store-bought tortillas again

If you are struggling to name your homestead or farm, have no fear! Here are some great tips and tricks to get you started.

Learn how to make your very own sourdough starter with this easy and beginner friendly sourdough starter recipe. You'll be making delicious, artisan, sourdough bread (and lots of other recipes) in no time! Have you heard the buzz around sourdough? Are you fascinated?! I was, and still am. I've had my homemade starter for about

Sharing with you some of the best tomato varieties that will help you to boost your tomato harvest this year and fulfill every recipe idea you have in mind.

NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on

Create an easy, homemade take on this traditional Italian bread. Pair our rosemary focaccia with your favorite pasta dishes or savor it with fresh green salads.

Ever wondered where to place your compost bin to get the best results? Choosing the right spot makes all the difference in how fast your compost breaks down, and if it even works at all. Check out all of our tips for success. #GreenLiving #GardenTips #SustainableLiving #Composting101 #homesteading

Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.

Learn everything you need to know to make delicious bubbly kombucha at home, including a simple kombucha recipe, the supplies need, basic brewing methods, bottling and carbonation tips, and more!

What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I'm personally obsessed with my dehydrator! In this post, I'm sharing why I love it so much and 9 things I make in it!

Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique where crops that can mutually benefit one another are planted close together. It is a non-invasive way of controlling pests, nutrient availability in the soil, and attracting pollinators.

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors with plenty of business opportunities. Here are the best farming business ideas that will make money.

Make your own bacon at home by curing it yourself! This recipe works with or without a smoker!

Do you have trouble with growing great cucumbers organically? Learn about which crops make great cucumber companion plants and which ones should be kept far away in the garden.

Make the most of ripe, juicy tomatoes this summer with our foolproof roasted tomato sauce recipe. It's bursting with rich flavors and can be frozen or canned.

Forget store bought tortillas, and make your own with this flour tortilla recipe. This homemade tortilla recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you wanted to make larger batches, and they freeze perfectly!

Ducks are hardier, more resilient and easier to raise than chickens. However, raising ducklings is slightly different than raising baby chicks. Learn everything you need to know about raising ducklings.

If you're growing zucchini you've had a few giant zucchini show up. With these 5 delicious recipes you'll never wonder what to do with large zucchini again!

If you're looking for ideas to add extra flavor to your sourdough, you're in the right place. Here are the 18 best inclusions for your sourdough bread!

Make a loaf of fresh white bread in your bread machine.

Tired of cleaning your fridge only to end up with even more streaks and smears than when you started? You need this cleaner in your life.

Natural tomato fertilizer is uncommon to most gardeners. Use organic tomato fertilizers at certain growth stages [LEARN MORE]

Want to replace your lawn with a ground cover you could step on without damaging it? Discover the names of these Best Walkable Ground Covers!

These plants grow well together with tomatoes for companion planting to help them grow, benefit each other, deter certain pests and get the best tomato crops ever.

Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcohol using the recipes in

Chives are one of the easiest items to grow in your own garden or patio and here are 19 ways to use them in your cooking.

This edited article contains information that I have researched about the toxins lurking in commercial deodorants and antiperspirants—even many so-called “natural” ones. Read and decide for yourself whether you think using deodorants & antiperspirants is safe. I have included my basic effect

Check out our cheap home projects that will allow you to make a big difference in how your home operates. These simple projects can be done in a weekend and cost less than a dinner out.

There are so many opinions and theories on how to feed a sourdough starter. This is how I feed and maintain mine stress free!

Soft and fluffy Amish white bread, perfect for your everyday bread needs. Slice thin for sandwiches or thick for French toast. Give Amish white bread a try and never buy store-bought again!

Do you have extra zucchini or summer squash on your hands? Come learn how to freeze zucchini two different ways! Follow these tips to reduce waste, get the best results possible, plus information on how to use frozen zucchini.

As a flower farmer, cut and come again flowers make the most sense for your bottom line. They have a longer growing period than one and done cut flowers and provide you with blooms all