Watering and Irrigation 101 Good growth and yields depend on continuous adequate supplies of water. This is much influenced by the soil type and condition. Clay soils hold more water than sandy ones, because there are more spaces in the soil to hold it, but plants are able to extract water from sandy soils more ...
Making yogurt at home is very easy; however it can test your patience. Homemade yogurt doesn’t require a lot of work from you; in fact, it takes a lot of time for the yogurt to simply sit and culture. So, patience is the key here. The Benefits of Homemade Yogurt Homemade yogurt offers a plethora ...
Keeping bees is a fascinating activity, and like most activities, there are a few things you need to know to keep bees in a way that is safe and enjoyable. There are three main risks specific to bee farming basics: 1. Bee stings 2. Burns and fire hazards from the use of your smoker 3. ...
Mulching 101 Mulching is the process of covering the soil surface with a layer of organic or inorganic material. It is one of the most useful gardening practices, which can bring significant improvements in cultivation of fruits and vegetables. The benefits of mulching cannot be overemphasized, and it is a technique not sufficiently appreciated and ...
Homestead Security One of the lesser mentioned reasons homesteading is continuing to grow in popularity and the “prepper” movement has taken hold is that of security of private property and the lives of families across the globe. Whether you are homesteading in the US or homesteading in Australia, you need to learn about homestead security! ...
Have you ever considered turning your backyard into a bee haven? There are so many fantastic benefits of making your outdoor living space more bee-friendly. Check out these ideas to start your own backyard beekeeping! Bees, endangered species, how? On October 31st, seven native Hawaiian bees were added to the endangered species list. After years of ...
Homemade Bread 101 Bread is all-time favorite food for many Americans, and homemade bread, perhaps, has no competitors. Made using only 5 ingredients, this delicious homemade bread will soon become a stable in your urban homestead kitchen. All you need for this French bread is 1 1/4 th cup of warm water (not boiling!), a ...
If you want to move a swarm to a new location, there are some precautions you will need to take. First of all, follow the instructions on our “Catching a swarm” lessons, which will show you how to get a swarm into a hive. The next step is to move the hive with the bees ...
Make Your Own Cheese Make your own cheese at home is an integral part of self-sufficiency and frugal living. There are a million ways of making homemade cheese, and each method has its own advantages and difficulty levels. Here’s a table outlining various types of cheese and a brief description of how they are typically ...
Which Homesteading Skills Do I Need To Know? Although homesteading skills are certainly not a new concept, the ideas and concepts of urban homesteading has started to gain traction with both the young and the urban population. In the past, homesteaders spent years undertaking backbreaking tasks of plowing, tilling and harvesting farms carved out of ...
