By Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Raising a years worth of food is something I get asked about quite a bit, especially what it takes and what’s involved. Today we’re going to dive into some common myths people have, both in regards to gardening, but especially when it comes to producing enough of a crop to take you and your family […]
Read MoreBy Rhonda Crank | Chickens , Livestock , Raising Your Own Food
5 Common Poultry Diseases Every Homesteader Should Know About I suppose for any homesteader or farmer, illness in the livestock is where we feel most inclined to doubt ourselves and our skills. We may want to consult a veterinarian, but there aren’t many vets who treat diseases in poultry. Our vet was a doctor of […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Growing your own food and taking care of your land is something high on every homesteader’s list. We take great enjoyment and satisfaction by growing our own food.. but we really get excited when we learn how to make our plants even healthier and more vigorous with a few simple tweaks. Today we’re talking how […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
6 Natural Fertilizers to Improve Your Garden Soil for a Larger Harvest Growing your own food and gardening are addicting. No one tells you how come late winter you’ll be pining to sink your fingers and bare toes into warm soil. You’ll have secret stashes of seed catalogs tucked under your bed and you’ll even […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Fruit , Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
Perennial plants can be the secret weapon to increase food production on your homestead with less hands on time. Best part, you can easily sneak them into your landscaping and yard to get a great return and yield of food without nearly the work you’ll put into an annual vegetable garden. But, to get the […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide- planning, starting, and mistakes to avoid to successfully grow your own food. Never ask again why did my seedlings die? What seeds should I start? Do I have to have a grow light? Seriously, when done right, seed starting can be an amazing way to increase the amount of crops […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Learn how to plan your crops for the garden customized to your homesteading needs, just in time for 2018. I’m always excited about the new year, it’s when I take the time to step back and evaluate what’s working and what isn’t, and to make changes where they need to be. This is the season […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Chickens , Livestock , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Raising baby chicks is a right of passage for any homesteader or self-sufficiency folks. But when you’re a beginner raising baby chicks, you want to make sure you’re caring for your animals correctly, after all, this is your egg and meat production. 6 Tips to Raising Baby Chicks for the first 6 Weeks These […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Herbal Remedies , Natural Medicine Cabinet , Podcast
Growing herbs for the kitchen is something everyone should and can do. Specifically today, I’m sharing my top 5 perennial herbs as well as two wild edibles that can be used both culinary, aka in your food, and in your natural medicine cabinet. Can I get a holler for things that serve two purposes in the […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Today’s podcast is all about permaculture gardening and how to implement those techniques into your existing or new garden. You can listen to the podcast below or read the entire article. I’m really excited to have Michael on the podcast and to pick his brain. So welcome to the show. Take us with you on […]
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