Are you considering growing your own food? If so, we are here to show you how we built our cheap DIY raised garden beds. For less than $200, we were able to build a 12 x 6 u-shaped raised garden bed. There are many great choices when planning for a garden. From a unique garden …
Wondering what the best time to plant grass in North Carolina is? We, too, have been wondering the same thing. After doing the research for our own yard, we want to share what we found with y’all. Planting grass at the right time can make all the difference in the health and appearance of your …
When we first moved into our home, we knew we had extensive damage and mole hills in our yard. If you’re wondering “what do moles do to your lawn?”, let us explain. In this post, we’ll cover all you need to know about what moles do to your yard, flower beds, or garden, good and …
As consumers, we have a lot to sift through when it comes to food labels. For example, what’s the difference between organic vs pasture-raised chicken? If you’re looking at store-bought chicken labels and their differences, it all boils down to how the chickens were treated as they were raised. We all want to consume the …
Organic freeze dried emergency food is an important part of emergency preparedness. The most common situations where you may use emergency rations are natural disasters like a bad snowstorm, hurricane, or tornado. In the case of one of these disasters, you may not be able to make it to the grocery store for an extended …
You may be surprised to learn there are many benefits of Goldenrod. Goldenrod is another one of those plants, like dandelions, that may be growing in your yard or garden that you would probably consider a weed. In full bloom, goldenrod flowers are bright yellow. Despite its ability to grow almost anywhere, mimicking a weed, …
Welcome to the homesteading section of the blog. Today, Heather, from Second Chance Farm, is sharing her best tips on water bath canning. As a beginner canner, herself, she wants you to learn what she has learned from others, and feel confident in your journey to home food preservation. Enjoy! As a beginner canner myself, …
Today’s guest author, Heather from Second Chance Farm, is going to share common ways of preserving food. Enjoy! You have been busy in your garden this spring and summer. Chances are, you are now in the midst of harvesting and preserving food. This time of year, many of us are figuring out what to do …
My sweet friend, Heather, from Second Chance Farm, is writing this article to share her plantain salve recipe with y’all! At the end of the post, I will share more of her homesteading articles that you will enjoy. What is Plantain Leaf? Plantain is one of the most useful weeds there is! When most people …
In the past few years, many people have become interested in the benefits of raising chickens. Adorable chicken coop designs, enticing colorful egg pictures, and people being obsessed with their chickens entices more people to become backyard chicken owners. Are you considering having your own flock of chickens? Read through this list of pros and …