There are definitely gardening challenges when you live in Florida! In the northern climates if you need to know when and where to plant pretty much any seeds or bulbs you simply look it up online or read the back of a seed packet. Full sun means 6Continue Reading
This post was updated on July 3, 2017. Well written homestead goals are essential to keeping the homestead running smoothly for the entire year here at 15 Acre Homestead. I use that list of goals to decide what needs to be done and when. It helps me stay onContinue Reading
There are thousands of recipes online for asparagus, everything from soup to sides. Sometimes I look for simple and easy recipes with very little steps involved that still produce a yummy side for my dinners. Here are some very simple asparagus recipes for you to try with your family from myContinue Reading
Preparing and preserving asparagus can be done in three ways. After harvesting asparagus, you should wash it and discard any tough bottoms. Next, get rid of the scales that have developed around the bottoms of the spears. A potato peeler works great for this. Finally, decide how you wish toContinue Reading
The biggest struggle most people have when it comes to homesteading is getting started. There is no specific answer. It all depends on what it is you want to do and what activities you want to partake in. However, if you have no knowledge going into it, you can’t plan.Continue Reading
Homesteading has been quite an experience for me over the last couple of years. There were lessons I learned that I would have otherwise never have been enlightened with. So I went into this lifestyle gung-ho. I went in head first, no plan, no goals, just jumped in and startedContinue Reading
Feeding chickens will be part of your daily routine on the homestead. What you feed them depends on the breed of chickens you have, their age, if they are meat or laying chickens and if they can forage for food naturally. It also depends on which commercial feed is available locally.Continue Reading
Raising baby chickens can be a rewarding experience but there are certain guidelines one must follow in order for those babies to prosper. Living conditions, including temperature and safety, are important to their survival, as well as feeding and watering is determinate on their future health and growth. Housing NeedsContinue Reading
In the posts, Hatching Chickens on the Homestead, and Artificial Incubation Methods for Chickens, we discussed that a candler was used to check for fertility in eggs. In this post, we will learn what a candler is and how to make one for use on your homestead. Check with your local agriculturalContinue Reading