what seedlings can you start in march

What Seedlings You Can Start In March [Planting Guide]

When March arrives on the homestead, it’s definitely the start of spring. And it’s also the time I start wondering what seedlings I can start that will yield a great harvest come September. (Want to get great non-GMO & organic heirloom seeds at great prices & shipped to your door? Click here!) In March, the…

hen on leafy greens
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Leafy Greens For Healthy Hens! [Podcast]

Leafy greens are some of the healthiest “treats” you can give your backyard chickens. And now is the perfect time to start them! (Want my favorite leafy green seed package for chickens? Click here to grab the exact one I use!) While I don’t personally like leafy greens too much, my hens gobble them up…

Up close of a furry bunny rabbit wearing pink glasses
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This DIY Rabbit Tractor Cost Us Just $50 (Handy? Build It For Free!)

A DIY rabbit tractor is win-win for you AND your bunnies – we’ve found it lowers our feed bill and the rabbits are happy because they get to eat fresh grass. Which is healthier for them, anyway, right? If you’ve never built a DIY rabbit tractor (this also doubles as a chicken tractor for baby…

Ultimate Baby Chick Guide
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Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]

Baby chick season is almost here….and they have special needs adult chickens don’t. We are definitely getting chicks this spring (despite what my husband says!), and right now we’re busy preparing for their arrival. Baby chicks are a needy bunch, and it’s best to be prepared before they show up on your doorstep (ask me…

5 all-natural coop sprays made with essential oils
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Essential Oil Coop Sprays for Healthier Backyard Chickens [Podcast]

Using store-bought chemical cleaners in your coop is a recipe for disaster. On our homestead, we try to stick with all-natural cleaners – who wants an egg full of toxins, right? I’ve found that essential oils are a great natural alternative that promote a healthier living environment and might even help your chickens lay better! (A…

5 vegetables you can grow to save money on groceries

5 Easy Vegetables You Can Grow to Save on Your Groceries

Spring is coming…and that means you can save some money on your groceries! And NOW is the time to start planning your garden. BUY NOW!  To help you with your planning, I’ve invited Mary Jane from Home for the Harvest to tell you about 5 easy vegetable crops you can grow to save you some bling…