Many folks’ idea of gardening is tossing a few seeds on the ground, maybe half-heartedly kicking some dirt overtop, and somehow welcoming a burgeoning load of crops come harvest time. Those same gardeners will bemoan the fact that they simply don’t have a green thumb, when, at the prescribed time, nothing grows. As it turns out, growing greens takes a little more than simply … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Your Soil for Growing Food
Building a Root Cellar: Part One
As the late-receding winter chill turns to summer heat, many folks will be looking for a way to preserve the fruits and vegetables that will soon sprout their way into existence. The issue for many homesteaders, however, is finding enough refrigerator space for all their crops. Named for the root-type vegetables traditionally preserved there, a root cellar is a naturally … [Read more...] about Building a Root Cellar: Part One
Guinea Hen How-To: Part One
Welcome to Current Homesteading, your resource for all things related to your homestead. From gardening to guinea hens and fencing to fish, we will cover it all. For our inaugural article, let's kick it off with one of the topics mentioned above: guinea hens. This week, we’ll discuss specifically why you may want to consider keeping a flock of these loquacious fowl—next week, … [Read more...] about Guinea Hen How-To: Part One
