Homemade Udder Balm: Not Just For Goats & Cows
This DIY udder balm is based on a closely guarded recipe from my Uncle Roy in Minnesota. It works well on cow and goat udders but also works great on hands!
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109 A Homemade, Natural Dewormer for Dogs and Cats
This is a homemade and natural dewormer for dogs and cats but it also works for chickens, goats, cows, and horses. It is also simple to make and administer.
148815 A Comprehensive List of Mosquito Repellent Plants
We have no screens around our porch so we use mosquito repellent plants to keep those pesky insects away. Here is a list of 25 plants that repel mosquitoes!
83 Plants That Give Colorful Flowers All Summer Long
Some plants flower for a short period of time and others have flowers that bloom all Summer. Let’s learn which annuals and perennials bloom all Summer long!
7611 Straw Bale Gardening: An Easy Way To Grow Food
Straw bale gardening is simple and effective. Setting them up is the hardest part but there are many benefits to this type of garden. Let’s take a look.
60 25 Ideas for Toilet Paper Roll Crafts and Other Uses
The more time we spend at home the more toilet paper gets used. And those used tubes pile up! Here are 25 toilet paper roll crafts and other creative uses.
79 Learning How to Can Water May Just Save Your Life
Canning water may sound silly but it may just save your life someday. Learning how to can water is simple and the process is pretty quick and painless.
45 Forcing Spring Bulbs For Flowers In Cold Months
Do you long for Spring color during the Winter? Have you tried forcing bulbs indoors so you have beautiful flowers in your house with very little effort?
224 Clay Pot Heaters: A Simple Emergency Heat Source
A clay pot heater is a simple and effective emergency heat source. Let’s learn how to make them and what types of candles to use for minimal soot and ash.
386 Growing Herbs In Water for Fresh Herbs All Year
Growing herbs indoors can be tricky, one solution is growing herbs in water. Read on to see how we do it and for easy tips to keep your fresh herbs healthy.
85 Learn How to Grow Your Own Rice at Home
When you think of growing rice the U.S. isn’t the first place you think of. But you can grow rice here and you don’t have to flood the fields to do it.
789 A Few Natural Ways to Keep Pumpkins Fresh Longer
Preserving carved pumpkins after Halloween is pretty simple. You can make a DIY natural preserving wash and spray pretty easy using just a few ingredients.
235 11 Unusual Ways To Use Up Your Tomato Bounty
Fresh, homegrown tomatoes are best used fresh or for canning. But what if you did that and still have a bunch leftover? Here are 11 ways to use them up!
833 A Tutorial For A Simple DIY Herb Drying Rack
This DIY herb drying rack is the perfect space-saving solution to dry your herbs. It is affordable and useful and is made from simple household items.
82 Use Corn Gluten Meal As A Natural Weed Killer
Looking for a natural weed killer? You’re in luck, we know of one that works great that you’ve probably never heard of. Yes, it’s natural and it kills weeds!
147 Learn How to Make Your Own Compost Tumbler
Compost tumblers are expensive and usually made of plastic. Maybe they’re safe maybe not. I’d rather have a metal DIY compost tumbler, so I made my own!
104 Great Small Farm Animals For Small Homesteads
My homestead is a half acre, so the plans center around small farm animals. So from cattle to goats to chickens to donkeys, these small animals pack a punch.
6907 Five Ways To Roast Your Own Coffee At Home
I learned how to roast coffee beans at home so I could create my own favorite blends, save money, and ensure my beans were high quality, fresh, and organic!