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Swales are an amazing permaculture implementation for your homestead - It's a designing system that work harder than you do.

Backyard Garden

Swales are Just Swell for the Homestead

There is much debate on whether or double digging is a good idea. May big-time gardening experts say you should, other say "no way! It destroys the soil!"

Backyard Garden

To Dig or Not to Dig: Double Digging

Homesteading to me means providing for my family instead of relying on mass distribution - be it the foods we eat or the products we use." - Jessica

Inspiring Homesteads

If I Can Do It, So Can You: Jessica’s Homestead

Learn what you need to candle, how to candle, when to candle and what you are looking for when you are candling chicken or duck eggs.

Homestead Animals

Your Guide to Candling Hatching Eggs

Bread making is an art, but there are some great tips, tricks and secrets to help you on your way. Here are nine secrets I've learned as well as a few great recipes to try.

Real Food

9 Bread Baking Tips and Tricks

Do-it-Yourself Chicken Egg Incubator Ideas for Less Than $50

Homestead Animals

Do-it-Yourself Chicken Egg Incubator Ideas for Less Than $50

Dehydrated orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise potpourri.

Homestead Living

Create a Natural and Fruity-Scented Home: DIY Potpourri

A stuffed dog drying on a clothesline.

Homestead Living

A DIY Solution for Surface-Clean-Only Items

Ducks and a chicken foraging in the yard together.

Homestead Animals

Can You Keep Different Sized Poultry Together?

Clean pans that have been stained with cooking spray naturally and discover how to avoid getting stains again with homemade cooking spray.

Homestead Living

Removing Cooking Spray Residue & Prevent It with Homemade Spray

A bowl of blue chicken eggs on a wooden table.

Homestead Animals

The Chicken Breeds That Lay Beautiful Blue Eggs