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Growing Garlic: Easy Tips for Planting, Caring and Harvesting

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Love garlic? Who doesn't?! This flavorful crop is easy and satisfying to grow, so you should clear a bit of space to grow some garlic of your own. Here's how.

Cold Weather Vegetables: Why Cold Makes Some Crops Sweet

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Cold weather vegetables and other late-season crops are known to see a marked taste improvement after a light frost or two. For the best-tasting apples, leafy greens, and root crops, a dousing of cold weather can be just the ticket. This is true not only for fall harvests, but also for early spring crops that […]

Porch Swing: How to Build a Farmhouse Classic

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it's great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather's right!

Sweater Mittens: Beginner DIY with Printable Patterns

Homesteading
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Give worn-out wool sweaters a second use by felting them into warm mittens for the whole family.

Felted Dryer Balls: DIY Eco-Friendly Laundry Softener

Homesteading
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Green up your laundry practices by replacing dryer sheets with these easy-to-make dryer balls.

Farmers’ Market Items: 5 Thanksgiving Favorites to Sell

Homesteading
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Boost your farm business by marketing your offerings toward busy customers’ holiday feasts.

Thanksgiving Table Decor: DIY Burlap Appliqué Table Runner

Homesteading
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The finished piece adds texture, color, and warmth to your holiday table, and you can customize it with any seasonal shapes or fabrics you like.

Home Cheesemaking: A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Cheese

Homesteading
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While cheese making a fairly simple process, it helps to learn the basics before you begin.

Make Fence Posts

Homesteading
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The Next Time You’re Working On A Fencing Project And Need Posts, Why Not Consider Harvesting Your Own Fence Posts From The Trees On Your Farm?

The Best Trees for Firewood and the Worst

Homesteading
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Here's our guide to help you find firewood that burns the hottest and with the fewest sparks.

Lard Soap From Pig Lard Can Be Easily Made At Home

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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This Beginner’s Guide To Making Lard Soap From Pig Fat Will Get You Making Gift-Worthy Bars In No Time.

Lilac Flowers: 4 Ways to Capture Their Essence

Homesteading
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You’ll Love These Projects That Put Spring Lilac Flowers to Use

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