Some years ago I think I actually coined the term, “feel good crop.” You see, here in Oklahoma we garden in an extreme environment. We hold the continental US record for the hottest 40 days and nights in a row …
Let’s talk about ornamental squash and pumpkins as food. Have you ever noticed that in late summer many beautiful squash and pumpkins appear in the produce section? Not many people purchase them for food, and, judging by the price, I …
When I was in high school, I understood homesteading to be something that was only done back in the 1700 to early 1900s at best. However, as I have been living on my own for some years, I have …
Being into self sufficient living I personally prefer to grow much of my own food, make my own bread (with my own sourdough), shave with a straight razor and… compute with Linux. Linux and homesteading are a natural combination, though …
There’s not much more exciting than when you are going to be bringing home a new animal to your homestead herd or flock, whether it’s a goat, sheep, cow, or even a horse or mule. But, there’s something important that …
There’s not much more exciting than when you are going to be bringing home a new animal to your homestead herd or flock, whether it’s a goat, sheep, cow, or even a horse or mule. But, there’s something important that …
When I hear the phrase “tomato pest,” the next term which comes to mind is “hornworm.” There are a number of insect pests which bother tomatoes, but I can’t think of any other which is as “spectacular” as the hornworm. …
Considering the recent boom in demand for laying hens, hatching under a hen may gain more attention than it has enjoyed for some time. Chicks have been scarce and a lot of new people have gained an interest in raising …
Most gardeners will use some kind of potting mix in the course of the year, whether it be for starting transplants, growing potted plants or container gardening. Every now and then I need a reminder to avoid cheap potting mix. …
One of the things that people who are self sufficient take great joy in doing, is cooking from scratch. There are times when you have to make a meal when you don’t have much on hand. I found that Indian …