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
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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
Vermicomposting | Fertilize With Worm Castings
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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
How To Mulch A Tree: 5 Tips From The Pros
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Do you find yourself spending hundreds of dollars for a professional to mulch around your tree? Worry no more! Here’s a complete list of tips on how to mulch a tree better than any gardener ever could! RELATED: Ultimate Tree Care Guide For Homesteading 5 Simple Tips on How to Mulch a Tree Like a Gardening Pro 1. Choose Good Mulch Material It’s no secret that the …Continue Reading
15 Organic Homemade Plant Food For Your Homestead
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You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive soil fertilizers. There are dozens of homemade plant food recipes and ingredients you can use to boost plant growth and improve soil health. RELATED: Homemade Fertilizer from Compost 15 Simple, Inexpensive Homemade Plant Food Recipes and Ingredients 1. Baking Soda-Ammonia Plant Food Need a quick nitrogen-boosting …Continue Reading
