This Feta Cheese Garlic Dip is the perfect recipe if you're looking for a delicious appetizer to enjoy with a big glass of wine. A quick and easy recipe that's a hit if you love Feta cheese and garlic (and who doesn't?). The next time you're looking for a fast and simple appetizer that's sure to be a crowd pleaser, look no further than this feta cheese garlic spread. Whether you serve it as a … [Read more...]
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The 5 Easiest Vegetables to Grow
Vegetable gardening is supposed to be fun, right? It should be, even as a beginner. So why not focus on the easiest vegetables to grow? It is so tempting to plant a huge garden with dreams of preserving most of it and having fresh vegetables all season long. It’s so wonderful to see all those rows full of food. But, hold on a minute! Don't get carried away just yet! Whether you want to … [Read more...]
Growing and Using Stevia
Stevia is an easy herb to grow even as a houseplant. Plant some this year and grow stevia to use in place of sugar. Last Spring, I came across some Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) plants while picking up some bedding plants. I remember just a few years ago, even stevia seeds were hard to find and they were very expensive. Finding growing Stevia plants was impossible, at least here in south central … [Read more...]
How to Transplant Tomatoes into a Greenhouse
Check out this handy guide to learn how to Transplant Tomatoes into a Greenhouse! Why Should I Be Transplanting Tomato Plants? To put it most simply, planting tomatoes in a greenhouse extends their growing season. Most popular greenhouse setups allow for things like temperature control, more control over the irrigation system, and ability to monitor things like air circulation and humidity … [Read more...]
Bored Chickens? Put Your Chickens to Work!
Did you know that bored chickens are unhealthy chickens? Bored chickens fight with one another, pull feathers out and pick and peck at each other. Bad poultry behaviors often start just because the chickens don't have enough to do and things like feather picking can really set a chicken back health wise. Bored Chickens and Chicken Health And unhealthy chickens can … [Read more...]
How To Get Started on the Path to Providing for Your Family
Have you been used to buying your groceries at the supermarkets? Never raised animals or had a garden? Are you trying to figure out how to get started on the path to providing for your family? Have you thought about starting a homestead? It can certainly feel overwhelming just to get started. So think about getting started, but doing it on a small … [Read more...]