Selecting The Location Selecting the location for your urban homesteading garden is not a tough task as long as you have your priorities set right. When you are selecting the location for your garden, you should first decide whether you are going to have a normal backyard garden or a vertical garden, a container garden ...
Have you ever wondered how many bees in a hive are there? Bee colonies are intricate and highly organized societies, with each member playing a crucial role in the survival and success of the hive. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of bee colonies and answer some frequently asked questions about ...
12 Honey Recipes Below are 12 honey recipes which will give you inspiration to cook with honey. No more waiting, let’s dig in! 1. Honey Yogurt Dumplings with Apples Dumpling Batter: 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 egg 6 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon ...
Welcome to our beginner’s guide on how to keep bees! If you’ve ever been fascinated by the world of bees and want to learn how to become a beekeeper, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to get started on your beekeeping journey. ...
Weed Control How to weed control? Weeds are plants growing where they are not wanted. Usually they are native plants that grow successfully in the wild, but quite often they may be cultivated plants invading new areas. Some weeds are not only attractive but may also have beneficial effects. Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) and wild ...
Composting Composting is a practical alternative to the use of animal manures, which may be difficult for the kitchen gardener to obtain. Garden compost is low in nutrients, but is a rich source of humus . It has most of the advantages of other forms of bulky organic matter, without the possible disadvantages, such as ...
Why Homesteading? Broadly defined, homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and it is characterized by subsistence agriculture and it’s a household compound for a single extended family. So, why homesteading? Some of the benefits that we get when we choose homesteading are: Quality of food and life: Regardless of the reasons homesteaders provide for living ...
Are you planning a trip but worried about leaving your beloved pet behind? With pet friendly airlines, you no longer have to make that difficult choice. These airlines understand the importance of keeping your furry friend by your side, and they have made it easier than ever to travel with pets. In this article, we ...
Collecting Rainwater Collecting rainwater for watering plants and using it for household purposes is one of the integral parts of urban homesteading. Rain water is free; you don’t have to pay thousands of dollars in getting a few hundred gallons of water. It is yours and yours for free. Regardless of whether you live in ...
Orchid Scents Orchids are extremely diverse not only in color, size, and bloom shapes, but also in the way they smell. Common orchids sold in grocery stores, home improvement stores, and florists are usually not fragrant so if you’re interested in finding a fragrant species or hybrid, you’ll need to seek it out at an ...
