Homesteading in the Colder Months – Essential Skills to Develop Over the Winter Season

Scottish highland cow in the winter

“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” – Rumi. Homesteading in the colder months for the first time might not turn out to be as you had planned, but there is so much to learn, skills to develop, chores to do, and …

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Attila the Katahdin Ram Got Stuck

Attila - STUCK between two fences

My Katahdin (hair sheep) Ram, Attila, got stuck between two fences yesterday. I didn’t get the video of him being released as I was too busy holding my “sheep stick”. He scares the ever lovin’ daylights out of me when he is loose. He butted me down to the ground one day and since then, …

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Soup Ideas Using Autumn Superfoods

autumn pumpkin soup

Is there anything you look forward to eating when the weather turns a bit chilly? Yup, it’s the same for most of us… SOUP. Eating healthy, it makes sense that you want to combine soup and superfoods. There are tons of soup ideas using autumn superfoods, but these ideas are great ones to start with. …

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Ways to Use Pumpkin in Autumn Meals

pumpkin recipes

When autumn arrives, you know it is time to get out the pumpkin recipes. I know, I know, why only in the fall? Well, that’s when pumpkins are in season! While you might be thinking about roasting pumpkin seeds and making the standard pumpkin soup, there are so many other recipes you can try! Here …

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Guide to Storing Antibiotics at Home

how to store antibiotics

Unfortunately, illnesses don’t much care about disasters. They will keep coming at you regardless of whether or not you’re in an emergency situation. Few people take into consideration that when disasters hit, there won’t be access to the same level of medical care or prescriptions. I hope that this short guide will assist you in …

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5 Basic Requirements to Start Organic Gardening

basics to start organic gardening

In this article we will look at five basic requirements to start organic gardening that you should be aware of before you even embark on this venture. Having an organic garden with delicious fruits and vegetables can be rewarding, beneficial and satisfying. However, the entire process can seem too much to bear if you’re not …

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The Definitive Guide on Combating Garden Pests Naturally

pest damage

When bugs and rodents make your garden their new home, the last thing you should do is resort to chemicals. Even though pesticides are fast and remarkably effective, you’ll inevitably contaminate your plants and soil, becoming more of a pest to your garden than the ones you’ve eliminated. There are many natural alternatives to pesticides, …

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