Did you know the freeze-dryer can also freeze-dry insects? Why would anyone want to freeze dry bugs? Some people like to eat freeze-dried insects. Other people use freeze-dried insects as a special treat for their farm animals or even pets like hedgehogs and reptiles. Freeze-Drying insects is like freeze-drying any other food. It can be…
Category: Homestead 101
Orange Tree Leaves: Uses, Diagnoses, and FAQs
Oranges are a delicious fruit that everyone loves. Today, we’re going to talk about their leaves, how to identify them, what can be learned about oranges by their leaves, and what their uses are apart from the fruit. Orange tree leaves can be used for several things, such as wrapping meats and seafood to steam,…
Yucca Plant: Complete Care Guide
Yuccas are popular houseplants, and the most common type is known as cane yucca. Many yuccas originate in Guatemala, southeast Mexico, and the Sonoran desert (think Arizona) and are one of the largest succulents because they can grow up to 30 ft. tall. Yuccas are drought and pest resistant and don’t have many nutritional needs,…
Complete Guide to Chickens and Worms
Chickens are omnivores, and they like to eat a wide range of foods. They’ll get excited if they find a pile of worms to eat and will spend all day trying to find them. It might be alarming to see chickens gobbling down a pile of earthworms, but worms are safe and healthy for chickens…
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Tomato Plants?
Gardeners and even people who take care of indoor plants have raved about using spent coffee grounds on their plants as a fertilizer. It saves them the trouble of buying commercial fertilizer, and they get a freshly brewed cup of coffee every time they decide their plant needs more nutrition. But are coffee grounds good…
Can You Eat Zucchini With Blossom End Rot?
Every gardener who grows zucchini has experienced this problem at one point; you see all your hard work come to fruition. There is finally a fruit growing out of that beautiful blossom on the end of the vine. Then out of nowhere, it hits. Blossom end rot. You probably wonder to yourself why this is…
How to Get Rid of Hitchhiker Weeds? (Complete Solution!)
From crop losses to injuries to people and pets, the adverse effects of hitchhiker weeds are far-reaching. Through an array of barbs and hooks and sticky substances, these pest plants are able to easily transplant themselves to new regions by attaching themselves to people, moving objects, and animals. Hitchhiker weeds are almost impossible not to…
Do Pine Trees Attract Mosquitoes? (Read Before You Plant)
Pine trees can grow up to 3 feet per year, so this is why you might want to use them as a border around your garden. But before you plant any tree, you need to make sure it’s the right one for your environment. With pine trees, in particular, one thing you might be wondering…
Do Raspberries Attract Bees? 10 Things to Know
Raspberries are one of the most loved berries in the USA. They’re easy to grow and they attract a range of insects into your garden. But you might have noticed that bees seem to have a taste for your raspberries. So, what is it about raspberries that the bees like so much? Raspberries naturally attract…
Do You Need a Four Wheel Drive Tractor?
If you’re just getting into owning agricultural land, there’s a lot to think about — and then a lot to buy, too! One question that people have is what kind of tractor you need for a farm. We’ve all seen toy tractors and on TV, but once you get into buying one there’s a lot…
Does it Matter What You Make Grow Boxes or Raised Beds From?
Using raised beds and boxes is a practical way to grow plants and vegetables in your garden. I’ve put a crazy amount of time into researching which materials to build grow boxes out of in our garden. Some materials aren’t suitable for growing vegetables because they can release toxic substances into the soil and food.…
Chainsaws Can Start Fires. Here’s How To Stay Safe!
Since their invention in the nineteenth century, chainsaws have revolutionized the way that we cut through wood. They are extremely powerful cutting tools, which take a huge amount of effort out of forestry-based work. As chainsaws are serious power tools, they also are dangerous pieces of equipment in inexperienced hands. They can cause harm in…
