Today, we have a special guest. Her name is Ann from sumogardener.com. She’s going to give us some tips on growing plants water hydroponics at home. Hydroponics- is the term new to you? Well, this method is used for growing plants without sowing the saplings in conventional medium. Instead, nutrient rich solution of water is …
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5 Ways to Make Money with the Doterra Business Compensation Plan: Many homeschoolers and homesteaders have an entrepreneur spirit. They are strong and independent by nature so it’s easier for them to lead and build their own business. However, I’ve never been one to sell products but when I started using Doterra’s essential oils and …
There are many plants that aid weight loss! Isn’t that great news! If you’ve followed me for very long, you’ve read some of the ways I use plants, herbs and essential oils on our homestead. I’ve been researching some natural ways that plants aid weight loss and wanted to share them here for myself and …
What do you think? Can homesteaders travel or are we tied to our farms? My husband and I love to travel. So that’s a discussion for us anytime we add an animal or projects to the homestead. Is this going to keep us from traveling? That was a big concern for me when I bought …
What? Why do I need to clean my washer? That was my initial thought. Why does a washer get so dirty? But when you think about it, it does clean a lot of dirt and grime especially when you live on a homestead. So naturally, it needs some tender loving care a few times …
The benefits of oatmeal baths have been used for centuries. Oatmeal baths are safe for kids, babies, and dogs. Use them in combination with essential oils.
Storm Prepping Checklist Have you ever wondered what a farmer or homesteader has to do to prepare for a snow storm? We aren’t standing in line at the grocery store to clear out the bread and milk. Most homesteaders live away from the city so we are stocked on food most of the time. …
Square Foot Garden Layout I’ve been organizing my seed collection, looking over seed catalogs and planning my spring garden layout. Last year, my husband and I decided to go with raised beds. For years, we would disc, till, fertilize and plant a row garden. Then we decided to fence in the garden area for …
Do you want to open airways naturally? Without nose sprays and chemicals? This easy DIY method will open airways naturally and clear that tickle in the throat. Steam it UP! The key to soothing that ticklish throat and opening the airways. Have you tried the steam method? It’s a simple method with great results. …
Organizing Garden Seed Storage is fun and easy! Over the past few years we’ve transitioned from row gardening to raised beds. I think gardening is much easier and more enjoyable with raised beds. I don’t have to rely so much on my husband to disc and till the soil. Plus, it took some of the …