How To Grow An Awesome Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins are best grown in the summer months, but you can get a head start by growing your pumpkin seeds indoors a few weeks before the summer begins. Pumpkins are easy to grow as long…
Pumpkins are best grown in the summer months, but you can get a head start by growing your pumpkin seeds indoors a few weeks before the summer begins. Pumpkins are easy to grow as long…
A beehive emergency is to be expected in the life of a beekeeper, but this one was a little different! My experience with this particular beehive emergency highlighted the importance of being prepared for anything!…
The cast iron dutch oven it simply unbeatable as a multipurpose camping pot! The Lodge Dutch Oven is a great product that works wonders with slow-cooking recipes. There are many varieties of the dutch oven,…
A Dutch oven is an old school cast iron cooking pot. Modern varieties of the dutch oven are often coated in enamel to protect them from rust. Personally, I prefer the plain cast iron type….
It is the ambition of every homesteader and off-grider to use the the free energy from the sun. Using solar cooking is one of the easiest ways to tap into this renewable energy resource! With…
I bet you never thought there could be uses for your old coffee grounds! The usefulness of these grounds may be surprising to you. Next time, don’t throw your used coffee grounds in the trash,…
Are you looking for a completely natural, organic rooting hormone that will increase your success rate for growing cuttings? Great news! You can make your own right at home! The only tricky part is you…
Entering into a partnership with bees is a great idea, particularly if you grow your own food! Bees have been shown to increase crop yield from 30% to sometimes as much as 70% or more!…
A bee smoker is an essential piece of equipment for every beekeeper. It is used to produce smoke which is then introduced into the hive you want to work on. The smoke has a calming…
Using a kitchen top compost bin is an easy small step to get into green living and doing your bit for the planet! Composting your kitchen organic waste rather than sending it to a landfill…
The best beehive for beginner beekeepers is a design that is practical, easy to use, wallet friendly and portable!There are many hive designs out there, each with their pros and cons. My beehive of choice…
Here are some top tips for successful tomato growing. Tomatoes are a versatile food, rich in vitamins and nutrients. These properties are enhanced even further if you grow them yourself following organic methods. Tomatoes are…