Are you looking for a fun and creative hobby that can also enhance your homestead? Look no further than crochet and knitting projects! These traditional handcrafts have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years and for good reason. Not only do they offer a sense of accomplishment and relaxation, but they also provide a…
Walnuts are a delicious and nutritious addition to any homestead, but husking them can be a tedious and time-consuming task. Fortunately, there are several tools available for walnut husking that can make the process much easier and more efficient. Walnut Husking One popular option is the hand-crank walnut husker. This tool utilizes a simple, yet…
Raising chickens for eggs is a rewarding and fun hobby that can provide you with a fresh, sustainable source of protein. Not only do chickens lay eggs, but they also make great pets and can help to reduce pests in your garden. Here are the steps you need to take to start raising your own…
If you’re looking to start a homestead and want to keep chickens, choosing the right chicken breed is an important decision. Each breed has its own unique characteristics, from egg production to personality, so it’s essential to choose a breed that fits your needs. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you choose the right chicken…
Raising backyard chickens has become a popular trend in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do these feathered friends provide fresh eggs, but they also offer companionship and make for a fun and educational hobby. If you’re considering adding some hens to your backyard, this beginner’s guide will help you get…
Raising small livestock on your small homestead can be a great way to provide fresh meat, eggs, and dairy products for your family. Here is a list of some of the best small livestock breeds that are perfect for homesteaders with limited space. Guide to Small Livestock Chickens: One of the most popular small livestock…
Cantaloupe is sweet tasting and high in vitamins C, A, B6, folate, niacin and potassium, which makes it a healthy snack for satisfying a sweet tooth.
You can plant arugula continuously year after year without ever buying seeds again by saving your seed from your harvest.
Watermelons grown in a home garden promise to be a sweet, thirst-quenching treat at harvest time. Typically, watermelons are grown indoors and then transplanted into an outdoor garden area after the last frost date has passed.
One of the easiest mushrooms to start growing at home is the Wine Cap mushroom, also known as King Stropharia. Wine cap mushrooms grow as big as portobello mushrooms, and have a meaty texture and taste. The spawn can be grown on a bed of wood chips and soil, which makes them a lot easier for the beginning grower compared to some species of mushrooms that have to be inoculated into logs.
Mulberries are often underestimated as an edible berry. They may not share spots by the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries that line the supermarkets, but they are excellent preserved as a jam, cooked in recipes or to enjoy just as a handful. Mulberries are also great because they grow abundantly on trees.
Quail eggs are delicious and packed with more protein than chicken eggs. Substitute three quail eggs for one chicken egg in recipes. Raising quail is a great alternative to chickens if you don’t have a lot of space. Each egg contains just 14 calories and 1 gram of fat. Quail eggs also are a source of Vitamin A, B12, Iron, Folate, Riboflavin, Choline, and Phosphorus.
