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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 […]
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 […]
On Friday and Saturday—October 8th and 9th—over 5,000 homesteaders came together in unity to learn about homesteading, farming, self-sufficiency, growing their own food, taking control of their health, and living a simple life. But more importantly, they came together to say “we are here, we are free, and we are standing”. A few weeks go, […]
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 […]