Honey Health: Using Honey in Home Remedies, Baking, and Skin Care
Dogs may have a challenger when it comes to the “Man's Best…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
Peak Oil From a Homesteading Perspective
What happens after peak oil hits? James Howard Kunstler in his book,…
Monoculture: Is It Really So Bad?
What has monoculture ever done for us? Well, it created civilization, that’s…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
Building a Backyard Habitat: Coexist with the Critters
Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in…
Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
A Natural, Non-toxic Clean for Your Whole Homestead
When guests begin making their way to my humble home, I start…
Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…
The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend
The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…
Natural Building Colloquium of Kerrville, TX: Getting Down and Dirty with Mother Nature
If you are thinking and have been reading about Alternative and Natural…
Beginning Thoughts on Keeping Bees
There are a lot of good reasons to have a few hives…