Raising turkeys entails food — and fun! Is Gardening Worth It Financially? Plan and plant the best garden for your buck.

Learn how to build a garden fence to keep animals out while adding beauty and functionality to your growing space with a durable garden fence that won’t break the bank. When we moved into our ...

Fiberglass posts, a sledgehammer, and a reel of polywire is all you need to erect a fence. Learn how to install an electric fence by learning about conductors, corner posts, and insulators before ...

Overwhelmed by the thought of growing your food? Not sure where to begin? Tired of having to "wing it" every growing season? We're here to help you! In this workshop we'll discuss The varieties of ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is identifiable by its simple, glossy, ovate leaves, typically 2-5 inches long, which turn yellow in fall. The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known as ...

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed ...

Craft handmade wood trellis ideas and build a multi-purpose garden trellis that serves as a sitting bench and a drying clothesline. Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press ...

My introduction to building a stone wall, like beginnings in so many homesteading skills, came unexpectedly, urgently, and at the wrong time. It was a rare clear morning during a rainy spring in ...

Though people may complain about guinea fowl being loud, there are many advantages of keeping guinea fowl on your property. Guinea fowl have an almost prehistoric appearance compared to chickens ...

What is a microgrid and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security. No, we’re not talking about miniature cooking pans for making tiny ...

Sell your berries and value-added products to individuals, produce markets, restaurants, breweries, and more. Growing gooseberries, currents, and jostaberries is easy to make money on by selling ...