No need for a pressure canner for this one. It will keep in your refrigerator up to 4 weeks. From summer sandwiches to camping hot dogs. This sweet relish is easy to make and I like the idea of …
PLAYHOUSE BUILT FROM RECLAIMED MATERIAL: It’s a scorcher today, nearly 100 degrees. However, that isn’t stopping our little homesteader from enjoying his mini cabin. Today, our son is c…
We recently added 7 more BERRY TEE-PEE’S to our fruit garden. Their construction allow for EASY containment of vine or fast spreading fruit plants like black berries and boysenberries. With t…
Note to self, don’t tie the dog to one of the clothesline poles. He doesn’t like it and will dig out the post then drag it around the yard. So today it was out with the old clothesline …
PLAYHOUSE BUILT FROM RECLAIMED MATERIAL: It’s a scorcher today, nearly 100 degrees. However, that isn’t stopping our little homesteader from enjoying his mini cabin. Today, our son is c…
Stay informed with the latest 2023 updates on the Missouri Homestead Exemption. Our guide delivers key facts and essential changes that impact homeowners this year. Learn about the eligibility requirements, the application process, and how the exemption can reduce your property tax liability. We als
If you love a beautiful flower bed, but do not have a lot of time to spend on it, consider planting perennials. They can handle almost anything that Missouri
When we built the goat pen for our NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS, we knew that we eventually wanted to make it bigger as our herd grew. So we knew that whatever we did in regards to fencing, it had to be te…
HOW TO TURN A TRAMPOLINE AND SOME BRANCHES INTO SOMETHING COOL: If you have chickens, then you know they like to get in your gardens and scratch away looking for tasty bugs. That’s where this…
RABBIT POOP IS THE BEST FERTILIZER EVER!!! People always ask, “How did you get your raspberries so big?” Our answer, “Rabbit poop soup of course.” We collect the poop in 5-g…
With 100 different settings, this goat stand should fit any size goat you may have. Our original goal was to spend zero dollars and use only materials found on the property. However, because we hav…
So many of you have asked for plans to our RABBIT HUTCH w/ AUTOMATIC POOP COLLECTOR. Finally, we have had the time to answer your requests. With some minor repairs needed and a timely “vacanc…
Discover the best swimming holes in Missouri to cool off during warm
The key to raising quality meat rabbits is starting small. Invest in proven breeding stock and buy just one buck and one doe.
Learning how to raise pigs for meat is great for any homestead or farm wanting to become more self-sustainable. Here are 12 tips for success!
We love this recipe because pumpkin is wonderful for upset tummy’s or gas and parsley works great on that bad doggy breath. Whip these natural DOG TREATS up for your furry babies! Ingredients…
Discover the best states for homesteading in 2024. Learn key factors to choose the perfect location for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
I’m a little late on blogging these collection of images from last fall from here in Missouri but I now have prepared them to share. Last October I headed to southern Missouri to the heart of…
Similar to the last two...but I just can't get enough of that curve. It's perfect.
Today we’re visiting Christina Stiern’s garden. A friend persuaded me to submit a few of my photos. These are from my gardens and property in Defiance, Missouri. Enjoy! Looking out […]
5 Gardening Tips
Find a large selection of Missouri Native Plants in St Louis Missouri at Sugar Creek Gardens.
Eggshell powder is easy to make from discarded eggshells and has plenty of uses around the home and garden. It can even be used as a natural calcium supplement for humans and pets. (This article
The Current River in Shannon, Carter, and Dent Counties in Missouri, simply can't be beat!
February may seem to be a odd month to start foraging but it has been so warm lately, plants have decided to grow. It is very exciting for foragers because searching for food earlier in the year is…
Find the Best Herbs to Grow in Missouri with this Ultimate Guide. You'll even learn why you should grow them and how to grow them in Missouri!
