Stunning Foraged Yule Wreath Tutorial to End 2020 Right
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial? Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining of Jupiter and Saturn which evidently marks the beginning of a renaissance. And I am here for it. A Yule Wreath Tutorial For All So I’ve been festive this year, […]
Make 2021 Amazing with a Yule Prosperity Candle
What is a yule prosperity candle and why do you need to make some this holiday season? This is a yule pagan tradition that involves making candles for the celebration of the end of the year in pagan disciplines, that is yule. This is a great thing to make even for those who don’t celebrate […]
The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
This article was originally published on the Grow Network. There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. Below, we explore the 13 best chicken breeds for cold climates. To read the other articles in the series, click on the links below: “Cold-Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve […]
Ponche Navideno Mexican Christmas Fruit Punch Recipe
I’ve lived in Mexico four years now but this is my first year taking part in Christmas. Something I’ve noticed is that things are done very differently here than in the United States. My favorite tradition so far is the one known as Posada and this recipe is from that tradition. For those who don’t […]
How to Prevent (and Treat) Frostbite in Chickens
There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. This article explores how to prevent and treat frostbite in chickens. To read the others, click on the links below: “Cold-Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort” “The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates” “How to Keep […]
Cold Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your coop for your weather conditions.” With iguanas freezing and falling out of trees in Florida and alligators using weird ice-survival strategies in North Carolina, I have realized that answer needs an addendum. Let’s […]
Six Steps to Protect Your Baby from Illness this Winter
As Winter approaches, many families worry about how to keep their new baby free from illnesses and viruses. Here are 6 commonsense things you can do to protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy. The biggest thing is hand-washing. Everyone who comes into your house should wash their hands immediately. Anyone who wants to […]
Winter is Coming – How to Heat Your Homestead
Heating the Homestead Efficiently According to the U.S Department of Energy, heating and cooling together are the largest energy expense, accounting for a hefty 48% of energy use in the typical home. To make matters worse energy cost rises show no sign of slowing down and the environmental impact of fossil fuels are also becoming […]
10 Preventative Remedies to Avoid the Flu
Our minds might be focused on ice cream cones, drive-in movies, and lazy beach days, but the reality is, flu season is approaching. Flu season begins around October and ends as late as May, sometimes! That’s only 2 months away. What are you doing to prepare for it? I’m sure you’ve already started seeing ads […]
How, When, and WHY to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Did you know the ideal time to prune your fruit trees is in mid- to late winter, before the sap starts to “wake up” from the roots and flows back into the branches? If the tree’s already been pruned when it starts to form buds for Spring, that means all the energy in the roots […]
What to Do in Your Garden in January
It’s the middle of winter, but you’re a gardener all the time. Well, maybe you want to be. So what can you do in your garden in January? There’s actually lots of prep work you can get out of the way now, to ensure better yields in the Spring. Depending on your location, you may […]
How to Stay Well During “Flu Season” (There’s No Such Thing)
It’s that time of year again, when everybody seems to be coming down with a something and “flu season” is always named the culprit. You’re afraid to leave your house, everybody’s carrying hand sanitizer with them, and you can’t seem to navigate the grocery store without getting coughed on. There’s ads for flu shots everywhere. So […]