Alleviating Aphid Aggravation
The harvest season will soon be upon us. Our summer produce will…
Going Bats! The Benefits of Bat Houses on Your Homestead
Do you want to know how amazing bats are? I imagine some…
Guinea Fowl: Something Different in the Garden
An exotic and perhaps odd-looking breed of poultry, the Guinea Fowl, is…
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
Beneficial Bugs
When I first started gardening, I knew I would probably be spending…
How Raising Chickens Can Help Your Garden
It’s hard to imagine a world without chickens. We love them for…
The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
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…
Snakes on the Homestead
Our fear of snakes seems almost primal. Indeed, along with fear of…