It doesn’t matter if you have 100 acres, or a small backyard, if you have livestock, you’ll have predators. Everything out there thinks you brought your animals home for their supper, and they are going to try to take them. There are few things sadder or more frustrating on the homestead than discovering your livestock…
People have been making wine for thousands of years. Long before all the fancy winemaking equipment was invented. And you can make your own “vintage” with just a little know-how, and even less equipment. I’ve made many gallons of wine from several different kinds of fruit. For each batch, there were only four ingredients: Fruit,…
Ants can be bothersome around your house. But Fire Ants are more than just a bother because of the threat they represent to you, your animals, as well as anybody else that might come on your property. Fire Ants have a very hostile nature, and their toxins can produce serious reactions. But with the proper…
So, you’re starting a homestead. What do you do first? There are so many things to do. So many things to install. So many things to build. So many things to plant. It can certainly seem daunting. One thing for sure is that you will want to grow food. Why would you want a homestead…