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Cattle guard vs. Gate: choosing access for a small cattle property
Featured · Cows

Cattle Guard vs. Gate: Choosing Access for a Small Cattle Property

Cattle guard or gate? Real HS20 specs, install requirements, and costs compared, so you know which one your small cattle property actually needs.

Goose vs duck: which is right for your homestead?
Geese

Goose vs Duck: Which Is Right for Your Homestead?

 Worms in cats: how to spot them and what to do
Cats

Worms in Cats: How to Spot Them and What to Do

 Common duck health problems and how to spot them early
Ducks

Common Duck Health Problems and How to Spot Them Early

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Cow names: 300+ ideas for dairy cows, heifers, and bottle calves
Cows

Cow Names: 300+ Ideas for Dairy Cows, Heifers, and Bottle Calves

Best duck breeds for backyard flocks: eggs, meat, and pets compared
Ducks

Best Duck Breeds for Backyard Flocks: Eggs, Meat, and Pets Compared

Do geese have teeth? What those serrations really are
Geese

Do Geese Have Teeth? What Those Serrations Really Are

From the Kitchen

All recipes →
Too much zucchini? Ways to use and preserve the glut
Canning and Preserving

Too Much Zucchini? Ways to Use and Preserve the Glut

Garlic butter sautéed mushrooms
Side Dishes

Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms

Easy refrigerator pickles: crisp quick pickles, no canning required
Canning and Preserving

Easy Refrigerator Pickles: Crisp Quick Pickles, No Canning Required

Blackberry jam recipe with pectin that sets every single time
Canning and Preserving

Blackberry Jam Recipe With Pectin That Sets Every Single Time

In the Coop & Barn

All animals →
Cattle guard vs. Gate: choosing access for a small cattle property
Cows

Cattle Guard vs. Gate: Choosing Access for a Small Cattle Property

Goose vs duck: which is right for your homestead?
Geese

Goose vs Duck: Which Is Right for Your Homestead?

Worms in cats: how to spot them and what to do
Cats

Worms in Cats: How to Spot Them and What to Do

Common duck health problems and how to spot them early
Ducks

Common Duck Health Problems and How to Spot Them Early

Nature note: eastern bluebird
Nature Notes · Every Saturday

Field notes from the wild.

More than 100 notes on wildlife, weather, and the small things most of us walk past.

By David John · Nature Notes Columnist

In the Garden

All gardening →
Do solar ultrasonic animal repellers work?

Do Solar Ultrasonic Animal Repellers Work?

Do solar ultrasonic animal repellers work? An honest look at the weak evidence, why animals habituate, what the FTC has…

Aerogarden vs. Click and grow: which countertop garden wins?
Indoor Gardening

AeroGarden vs. Click and Grow: Which Countertop Garden Wins?

 When to harvest and cure garlic for long storage
Food Gardening

When to Harvest and Cure Garlic for Long Storage

 What to plant in july: a zone-by-zone summer planting guide
Food Gardening

What to Plant in July: A Zone-by-Zone Summer Planting Guide

 How to store seeds so they actually germinate next year
Food Gardening

How to Store Seeds So They Actually Germinate Next Year

Starting & Running the Homestead

All homesteading →
July homestead tasks: what to do on the homestead this month
Seasonal Homesteading

July Homestead Tasks: What to Do on the Homestead This Month

What to do when you get lost in the woods (without losing your head)
Camping and Outdoors

What to Do When You Get Lost in the Woods (Without Losing Your Head)

How to sell farm products online: what actually works
Homestead Business

How to Sell Farm Products Online: What Actually Works

How to clean a grill the right way
Camping and Outdoors

How to Clean a Grill the Right Way

Home & Homestead Life

All homestead life →
How to keep flies away naturally: home, yard, and barn
Natural Living

How to Keep Flies Away Naturally: Home, Yard, and Barn

How to conduct a diy home energy audit
Eco-Friendly Home

How to Conduct a DIY Home Energy Audit

What is modern cottage style and how to get the look
Home Decor

What Is Modern Cottage Style and How to Get the Look

Maximalist dinner party tips: how to mix brights and patterns for vibrant summer hosting
Homestead Traditions

Maximalist Dinner Party Tips: How to Mix Brights and Patterns for Vibrant Summer Hosting

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