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I figured that title would bring you this way but it’s most definitely the case here. I heard orchids are hard to grow but...
DIY
I love rooting basil. I love the way it looks, I love how easy it is and for some reason, the feeling of constantly...
Advice
Even though making a commitment to homesteading and a more self sufficient lifestyle can be a lot of work, I still can be a...
Chickens
There is a lot to be said for essential oils and how they can keep your coop fresh smelling and keep the bugs away....
Exploring Nature
Have you seen this plant before? This plant has become one of the most interesting conversation pieces to all my foraging and local plant...
Exploring Nature
First, yes it’s edible, sort of. This is the Wild Coffee bush, or Psychotria nervosa. You can eat the pulp off the seeds and...
Chickens
A quick $20 and 5 minutes, I turned the garden boxes into an actual space. I didn’t just use straw, I used a straw...
Chickens
Our homestead has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation along with the Florida Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. We achieved certification...
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I used to hate the dirt and lack of grass that was once our backyard. Once we got chickens, I knew I needed to...
Chickens
1. Chopped straw vs pine shavings in the coop has proven to be a great experiment. I didn’t know what to expect but I’m...
Chickens
You may wonder why I collect herbs daily for the chickens… so let me take a second to explain the benefits of each: rosemary...