Video: How to Start a Garden

When starting a garden, the first thing to ask yourself is why you want a garden in the first place. Perhaps you want to be more self-sufficient, want your kids to spend more time outside, or maybe you want to plant some flowers to support pollinators in your area. Determining where you will plant your garden is the next step. You need a flat, open place that receives adequate sunlight. When plotting out how much space you’ll cultivate, consider...

8 Things You Need to Start Raising Chickens

Chickens were the first animals we got when we moved out of suburbia and into the country. They don't call them the "gateway" farm animal for no reason; they're addictive. Once you get one chicken, you'll want more—it's a fierce cycle that inspired us to start our regenerative ranch. If you've ever wanted to homestead and raise your own food, chickens are a great way to start. They don’t require a large upfront cost, and the benefit of getting...

5 Things You Need to Start Raising Ducks

The domestic duck has come a long way from what it used to be. And frankly, there’s never been a better time to add some to your homesteading operation. The truth is that raising ducks is actually a little easier than chickens for many reasons, but there are certain things to keep in mind before you race out and invest in a whole bunch of ducklings. Ducks have a certain rucksack of needs that have to be met if they’re going to live healthy, happy...