You may already know that backyard compost is the most valuable addition to any garden. You may also know that compost changes soil structure in the very best ways, converting your average garden soil into one that’s friable and fertile. Finished compost adds nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, making soil nutritionally rich. It acts as a […]
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Chicken Breed Egg Colors
Do you know the difference in chicken breed egg colors? Which chickens lay blue eggs? Which ones lay green eggs? In your quest for fresh chicken eggs, you may be wondering which chickens to buy that will give you colored eggs. Maybe you are interested in a heritage breed flock of chickens. Sometimes chicken owners want to […]
What to Plant in November: Vegetable Garden Growing Guide
Learn what to plant in November with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! Many folks throughout the country have closed down their garden for the growing season and are turning more to indoor activities now that the weather has grown cold. The rest is a welcome break from the garden toil of the past […]
What to Plant in October: Vegetable Garden Growing Guide
Learn what to plant in October with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! With October comes cooler temperatures and even the first frost in many areas of the United States of America. This means another gardening season is in the books. We can kick back and enjoy the literal fruits of our labor. If […]
How To Treat Common Chicken Illnesses
The reality is that sick or hurt chickens can happen to just about anyone. Of course, there are certainly things you can do to prevent illness and mishaps. Let’s take a look at some of the common chicken illnesses and ailments, and also, how to treat them effectively. It happens to everyone at some point or […]
10 Maple Syrup Tips for Rookies
While there is an abundance of information on how to tap trees and make maple syrup, learn from my rookie mistakes with these 10 maple syrup tips. How To Make Maple Syrup guides are readily available online and in books. I picked up a great book at Lehman’s that was very helpful. I recommend that anyone interested […]
The ONE Thing Homesteaders Can All Agree On
Instead of focusing on our differences homesteaders can all agree on many things. Here are 15+ things we have in common. I think we can all agree that the world is a little crazy right now, right? Back in 2020, we have seen the biggest increase in homesteading in decades! People are checking out and […]
Growing Herbs for Bees
Herbs are very beneficial for honey bees in the homestead apiary! Learn which flowering and medicinal herbs for bees you should grow in your garden. The buzzing of pollinators in a garden—it’s a sound every gardener loves to hear in the spring. It means healthy plants and vegetables will soon arrive, and our little bee […]
2020: The Year of the Homesteader | What’s Coming in 2021
If we could name this year something other than all the things that we consistently hear the media tell us, I’d name this year “the year of the homesteader”. But of course, we won’t read too many articles or watch too many news reports talking about the tens of thousands of people who jumped head […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Homesteaders of America Conference 2020
It goes without saying—this year has been a whirlwind of crazy. We’ve been holding our breath since March of this year. With each passing month—with one homesteading conference after another being cancelled—we thought for sure that we’d be in the clear this coming October. Sadly, our optimism has faded. We have watched the world go […]