Saving your own seeds has many beneficial aspects to it! With little time and effort, you can learn how to save seeds and plant your garden next year with this years harvest! Do you know which seeds you’ll save? Let’s learn some terminology and helpful tips Before you go overboard and save all the seeds,…
sheep research What to know before getting sheep? Great question! What to know before getting sheep? We are building our homestead from the ground up, not having any prior knowledge, so I’ve had to do a lot of research and learn the hard way on some things. Below are my top 4 things to know….
Why did we choose Babydoll sheep There are 15 main breeds of sheep. All have varying strong suits in different areas such as pets, meat, wool, milking or breeding. Before deciding on a breed, decide which factors are the most important to you. Many breeds are great for multiple purposes and all vary slightly on…
DIY Cheap animal shelter Need cheap and efficient shelter for small animals or livestock? This DIY cheap animal shelter will be sufficient to get you started with small animals. Be sure to research the specific breed you are getting for their preferred level of shelter/warmth but most small animals just need protection from the elements,…
DIY painted mason jars Don’t break the bank, just drop the jaws… These DIY painted mason jars are budget friendly, easy to make but look high end and vintage/farmhouse. They are also very versatile! You can easily make flour/sugar jars, salt and pepper shakers, utensil holders, flower vase, cookie jars…. the possibilities are endless! This…
easy homemade ice cream . 3 steps, 4 simple clean ingredients Who doesn’t love a comforting dish or cone of creamy ice cream? This easy homemade ice cream mason jar recipe will have you covered any time of the year. If you’re anything like our family, you could make one a day and still not…
Plants That keep bugs away Pests can destroy a garden in no time! They can also make it quite undesirable to be outside. However, using chemicals can be detrimental to a garden and what you’re producing. Try using some of these plants that keep bugs away that are also dual purpose. Rosemary Marigold Petunias Basil…
DIY solutions for health and home Ever have a problem and just can’t seem to find the right solution? Many products made for mass distribution are watered down and filled with unnecessary ingredients. It can be extremely cost effective to make simple DIY solutions for health and home to solve a multitude of problems. And…
My biggest regret with my first flock Was not doing more research on chicken breeds and the color of eggs they lay. Don’t make the same mistake – chicken math is real but at some point you can only have so many. I put this guide together to help you determine the chicken egg color…
What’s the best breed of chicken? The Bielefelder! Why is the bielefelder the best breed of chicken? They are very cold hardy Extremely healthy birds They are good layers – even through the winter They are auto sexing (the male chicks are a different color than the female) see below The rooster is beautiful! What…
