Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Healthy Herb For Chickens: Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a highly nutritious and beneficial addition to your chickens’ diet. It can be grown easily and provides a range of health benefits, making it a popular choice for backyard poultry enthusiasts. Here’s a detailed look at why and how to incorporate wheatgrass…
Healthy Herb For Chickens: Oregano
Oregano is a versatile and powerful herb that offers numerous health benefits for chickens. Known for its robust flavor and medicinal properties, oregano is a valuable addition to your flock’s diet and overall health management. Here’s a comprehensive look at how oregano can benefit…
Containers for Growing Herbs and Vegetables: Types, Pros, and Cons
Growing herbs and vegetables in containers is an excellent solution for those with limited garden space or who want to maximize their growing potential. Here, we explore different types of containers you can use, along with their pros and cons. 1. Terracotta Pots Pros:…
Healthy Herbs For Chickens: Oregano
Oregano is more than just a culinary herb; it is a powerhouse of nutrients and beneficial properties that can greatly enhance the health of backyard chickens. Here’s a detailed look at why oregano is beneficial for chickens, how it can be used, and tips…
All About Elderberry
Elderberry Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus, is a genus of flowering plants that includes several varieties, with Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) being the most commonly cultivated for its health benefits. Elderberries are praised for their medicinal properties and are used in various forms, including…
Elderflower Recipes
Elderflowers, the delicate, creamy-white flowers of the elderberry plant (Sambucus nigra), are known for their sweet, fragrant aroma and have been used in traditional and modern recipes across the globe. Their peak season is late spring to early summer, and they are celebrated for…
Nurturing Mind And Spirit: Deepening Wellness Through Gardening
The act of gardening unfolds as a deeply enriching experience, far surpassing the simple cultivation of plants. It serves as a potent therapeutic tool, intertwining physical activity, mental clarity, and emotional nourishment. This intimate engagement with the cycle of life offers profound benefits for…
Healthy Herbs For Chickens: Nettle
Nettle (Urtica dioica), often overlooked due to its stinging reputation when fresh, is actually a powerhouse of nutrition and health benefits, making it an excellent herb for chickens. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, dried nettle offers numerous advantages when included in your…
Companion Planting Guide
Companion planting is an age-old gardening practice that involves pairing plants for mutual benefit. It’s an organic way to enhance your garden’s health and productivity. Here is a guide to get you started. Comprehensive Companion Planting Guide 1. Tomatoes Companions: Basil, marigolds, carrots, lettuce,…
Homestead Harvest: Growing Kale & Mint
Vegetable Spotlight: Kale Difficulty to Grow: Easy Varieties: Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian Varietal Differences: Curly has tight ruffles, Lacinato has darker, smoother leaves, and Red Russian has red-tinted leaves. Seed Starting: Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Planting & Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile…
