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 …
Here are some of the best shoes for landscaping to help you tackle your outdoor projects. Creating an outdoor oasis or beautifying your backyard takes a lot of hard work. But, ask any landscaping pro, and they’ll tell you that having the right tools for the job makes things easier. And that doesn’t just mean …
Before you start digging, check out these best gardening books for beginners. Here, you will find a collection of books that will help everyone from apartment gardeners to organic vegetable gardeners. Books for Vertical gardening This section of books are perfect if you want your own garden but simply don’t have the yard space. In …
Today, Heather from Second Chance Farm is going to share all you need to know about raising guinea birds. Introduction Hello! I’m Heather, and this is a blog post that I have been excited to put together for quite some time. My family and I are huge fans of guinea fowl! They are typically added …
Do you need a list of homesteading supplies to start a self-sufficient lifestyle? If so, Heather. from Second Chance Farm, is sharing her must-haves below. Every productive and growing homestead relies on the right tools and supplies for a variety of jobs and tasks. Which tools and supplies are needed is dependent on each unique homestead. …
(Guest Author: Heather @ Second Chance Farm – Edited: Sarah @ Our Blue Ridge House) Once I started researching no till gardening, it made so much sense, and I wondered why I had not pursued it sooner for our own garden! Last year was our first year of managing a no-till garden and we really liked …
Today, Heather from Second Chance Farm is going to teach us all about starting seeds. If you’re anything like me, you don’t have the best green thumb, but you want to learn how to grow your own food and plants. A good rule of thumb for you and I would be to listen to an …
Are you curious about how to live a more simple life? Become more self-sufficient? Growing your own food? Well, let’s dig into an introduction to homesteading to help get you started. Soon, you’ll be ready for your homesteading journey and self-sufficient living. Whether you own or plan to own acres of land, want to live …