Category: Homesteading
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When to Start the Fall Garden? Hint…it’s NOW!
If you’ve ever felt like the garden season is over once summer fades — think again! Fall planting is one of my favorite homestead systems because it stretches your harvest, fills your pantry, and keeps your soil working for you even as the days grow shorter. I always say: if you can’t grow it now, Read more
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Simple Garden Watering Tips
One of the biggest questions I get from new and seasoned gardeners alike is: “Am I watering enough… or too much?”Good garden irrigation isn’t just about turning on the hose — it’s about understanding your plants, your soil, and your systems. Track Rainfall First Mother Nature does a lot of the work for us. I Read more
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How Goats Control Invasive Plants Naturally
Clearing overgrown woods and brushy areas can feel like an endless chore — but goats are nature’s best little land managers. Here’s how I (and many homesteaders) use goats for brush management to reclaim pastures, maintain trails, and turn tangled woodlots into productive land. Why Goats Work So Well Goats are browsers — they love Read more
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400 YEARS OF AMERICAN MILKING DEVON CATTLE
In 1623, two heifers and a bull from North Devonshire England were given to members of the Plymouth Colony. 400 years later, the Milking Devon, who was once one of the most prominent and useful animals on the farm, is now listed as a rare breed on the Livestock Conservancy’s Priority List. What makes this Read more