I have, recently been promising to get a video and post up concerning the basics and importance of companion planting. As I was starting more seeds in the greenhouse …

If you are a full-scale farmer, homesteader, hobby farmer, backyard farmer or anything in between, there comes a point (many actually) that you need to put some construction skills …

Gardening is, not only one of my favorite hobbies, but it is also a way of life for me and for my family. I’ve literally been gardening my whole …

How to Build a Smokehouse If you followed the beginning of this project – How to Build a Smoker or Smokehouse Part 1, then you are up to speed …

How to Build a Smoker We have been planning to build a smoker for quite some time and this summer we finally had the time to begin the project. …

How to Build a Pergola The Plan – DIY This pergola has been planned for a year, since we built the pool last summer. I’ve been so anxious to …

The Best Way to Dry and Preserve Cayenne I’ve been harvesting my garden all summer and one of my most prolific growers is cayenne peppers. I mean they just …

How to Build a Simple Grape Arbor I purchased 3 new grapevines at the Spring Planting Festival at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds this spring in Missouri. I had to …

New Project – Fire Pit In the midst of a long list of outdoor projects this summer, we recently decided to put together a fire pit area. As a …

Installing a New Water Feature and Pool Skimmer After spending the last couple of months studying our natural pool after building it last year, I’ve recognized a problem. We’ve …