Beneficial Bugs
When I first started gardening, I knew I would probably be spending…
The Magical World of Mycelium: Growing Mushrooms on the Homestead
Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders. They make good…
The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
Garden Seeds, Honeybees, You, and Me
Every day as we read our newspapers, scan our internet forums, or…
Are Bees for Me?
Bees are interesting. They just are. Not to say that I have…
Beginning Thoughts on Keeping Bees
There are a lot of good reasons to have a few hives…
Budget Backyard Bee Box
This is a simple guide for the homesteader who wishes to keep…
Snakes on the Homestead
Our fear of snakes seems almost primal. Indeed, along with fear of…
The Basics of Biodynamic Gardening
Is this the year you plan on growing healthier food, taking better…