As the growing your own food movement gains momentum, many people are considering keeping bees in their backyard. People who are entertaining this idea have questions about starting this endeavor. One of the main questions asked is about the safety aspect of keeping bees. Can you keep bees safely in your backyard? It is safe …
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Keeping plants alive can be hard. Maybe you forgot to water that shriveled-up thing in the pot, or maybe you gave it too much water. Maybe, despite your best efforts, it just failed to thrive. While some plants require careful, attentive care and droop at the slightest offense, others can handle our negligence or inexperience …
Imagine the thrill of checking your nesting boxes daily and discovering a vibrant variety of chicken eggs in various colors. From classic white to shades of blue, green, olive, pink, and even rich chocolate brown, eggshell colors vary widely depending on the chicken’s breed. Here’s a quick guide to different colored chicken eggs that will …
If you live in a small home, it can be challenging to find space for houseplants, but don’t let that deter you from bringing greenery inside! Take advantage of your vertical space by using indoor hanging plants to decorate your home. Hanging houseplants cascade beautifully from stands, shelves, window ledges, ceiling hooks, wall hooks, ladder …
Want to turn your bathroom into a mini jungle oasis? Some plants thrive on humidity and dim lighting, and these make the best indoor plants for bathroom spaces. Even a small bathroom can benefit from some green plants. They brighten the space, add oxygen and cleanse the air, and they just look nice. You may …
If you have ever owned a chicken, then you know that a chicken is not a puppy. They will not run with you on the trail or lie down for you to pet their tummies. It’d be fun if you could run through fields with your chicken perched on your shoulder like a pirate’s parrot. …
Houseplants are more than just greenery—they breathe life into your home and brighten up even the dullest corners. While decorative pots and planters are lovely, hanging baskets take indoor plant styling to the next level. There’s something magical about lush vines or leafy foliage spilling over the edges, creating a floating garden that adds depth, …
Have you been looking for indoor plants that thrive in shallow pots? Wide, shallow pots can be easier to handle than deep containers and they come in a variety of stylish options for both indoor and outdoor use. What is considered “shallow” isn’t universal, so we’ll stick to plants that can tolerate a pot depth …
If you love having houseplants but don’t have the time or energy to care for many of them (or your green thumb is non-existent), consider these best indoor plants for low maintenance. These plants will help you have the best of both worlds. You get beautiful plants to brighten your home, but you don’t have …
Homesteading might seem like a big, overwhelming dream, but as this short video from Dragonfly Brook Homestead reminds us, it all starts with small, intentional steps. Whether you have acres of land or a tiny apartment, you can begin embracing a more self-sufficient lifestyle right where you are. Homesteading isn’t just about owning a farm—it’s …