Every year, bug season starts early and gets worse as the days grow hotter. You might spot mosquitoes near the porch or find flies hanging around the feed room. Some might even follow you back from the pasture and linger near the shaded walls of your home. Thankfully, you don’t need store-bought chemicals to handle them. Many homemade sprays and plant-based blends can give …Continue Reading

Heirloom vegetables are plants that grew from open-pollinated seeds that were passed from generation to generation. This means that gardeners can rely on producing the same varieties and replant them each season without any surprises. These varieties haven’t gone through hybridization or genetic alteration. Gardeners keep the line going by choosing healthy plants, harvesting …Continue Reading

Some summers heat up and never let go. The sun beats down for days, and the ground holds onto every bit of it. You feel it, but your animals feel it more. Most of them can’t shed heat the way we do. Livestock heat stress builds quickly once the air climbs past 95°F. Unlike humans, animals can’t sweat enough to cool themselves. Rabbits, goats, and chickens are especially …Continue Reading

Raising meat rabbits has become popular with folks who want homegrown food without the hassle of noisy birds or large animals. These little hoppers grow quickly and stay clean. More importantly, they provide steady meat and require less upkeep than most livestock. You don’t need lots of pasture to raise them. For starters, all you need is a shady spot, a few sturdy hutches, …Continue Reading

Homemade mozzarella is one of the easiest ways to bring fresh and real flavor into your kitchen. If you’ve got a gallon of milk and a little time, you can make soft, stretchy cheese that melts like a dream. To make homemade mozzarella, you won’t need fancy equipment or special skills. Just a pot, a spoon, and the right ingredients. Once you see those curds form, you’ll …Continue Reading