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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 […]
Ready to dive into making a hard cheese with rennet? This Butter Cheese recipe (sometimes called Butterkase) is a great place to start! Butter cheese is a washed-curd, pressed cheese that uses rennet to coagulate the curds. It is a semi-firm cheese with a smooth supple paste with a sweet, mild flavor. Why Should You […]
So you want to become a beekeeper? That’s amazing! I’m always excited to hear about new beekeepers! However, I hate to see excited “newbees” jump in without the knowledge that they need to be successful and raise a healthy hive. That’s why I’m going to talk to you about the things to know as a […]
The emails have been streaming in consistently. The same questions over and over again—are you cancelling the conference? are you requiring vaccines? are you making us wear a mask? are temperature checks required at the door? are we going to be spaced 6-feet apart? Here’s the simple answer… We will not comply with unconstitutional mandates […]
Learn what to plant in September with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! The traditional gardening season is beginning to draw to a close for folks in the northern most reaches of America. Unless you have row cover, a hoophouse, or a greenhouse, frost will begin to threaten your garden in just a few […]
Learn what to plant in August with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! Many gardeners in the country begin to converge in their plans this month and turn their attention to the fall garden. Whether you’re in the deep south and planting another round of tomatoes or are in the northern reaches and tucking […]
Learn what to plant in July with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! It is HOT outside! As we are battling weeds & bugs in the garden and, hopefully, bringing in the harvest it’s hard to even think about fall. But, as hard as it may be to believe, it’s time to start thinking […]
When is the right time to start raising goats on the homestead? Prior to adding goats to your farm make sure you have adequate fencing, have selected the best breed for your needs, and your intention as to why they are on the homestead is clear. It’s important to know if it is the right […]
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 […]
Learn what to plant in June with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! No matter where you live in America, summer is officially here this month! Even if it is still chilly at night there is something we can all be growing to take control of our own food source and provide our family’s […]