DIY compost bins are easy to make for your homestead, so it should be the last thing you have to worry about. Check out these DIY compost bins ideas and choose one that best fits your homestead. Begin composting today with these ingenious DIY compost bins from simple to slightly complex! Your Ultimate Guide for DIY Compost Bins on a Budget 1. Compost Bin Out of …Continue Reading
Fertilizers
Vermicomposting | Fertilize With Worm Castings
Reading Time: 9 minutes
Vermicomposting is worming its way onto farms everywhere. Here’s why you should fertilize with worm castings, and how to grow your own worm composting unit. Vermicomposting For The Homestead I’m always looking for new ways on the farm to reuse, recycle and repurpose, and there’s nothing I love more than an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste we produce. The other thing …Continue Reading
Monsanto Lawsuit: Does Roundup Cause Cancer?
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Well, it was bound to happen eventually. Two US agricultural workers have sued Monsanto, claiming that Roundup, the chemical company's most popular herbicide, gave them cancer.Monsanto has been getting a lot of bad press lately, particularly since the World Health Organization said glyphosphate, the main ingredient in Roundup, probably causes cancer. In light of this, …Continue Reading
Homemade Fertilizer from Compost
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Want to know how to make fertilizer? If you want some homemade organic fertilizer for your garden then try this DIY tutorial. I'm sure your plants will thank you for this. …Continue Reading
The Magnificent Orange Peel | Clever Homestead Uses for Citrus Peels
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Looking for Uses for Orange Peels on the Homestead Front? You'll love these 30 wonderful uses for citrus peels and orange peels. The next time you eat an orange, think before you toss. …Continue Reading
