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Lavender Orpington Chickens: A Perfect Backyard Chicken Breed
Lavender Orpington chickens just might be the perfect breed for a backyard chicken flock. These are delightful…
How to Build a Cedar Hot Tub
I always wanted to build a cedar hot tub. The vision of a long soak in a hot tub under the starry skies on a clear,…
Backyard Greenhouses for Every Budget
The editors at Home, Garden and Homestead have reviewed the attributes of dozens of available backyard greenhouses.…
How to Keep Deer from Eating Your Landscape Plants
A new generation of deer and wildlife control products is now available that keep deer and other critters…
Best new vegetable seeds and plants for your garden
Every spring brings the promise of new vegetable seeds and delicious new harvests from the garden. These are the…
How to Choose and Care for a Living Christmas Tree
Selecting the family Christmas tree is an exciting holiday tradition. But instead of buying a cut tree this year,…
These ideas make homestead and ranch life easier
Outfitting a modern ranch or homestead is all about a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. A hand pump…
Build an Instant Rusted Corrugated Metal Fence
A rusted corrugated metal fence gives rustic character to any property. Here's a formula for an "instant rust"…
Follow the Buzz: How to Start Beekeeping
You and love reading about the hobby of beekeeping. You read every “How to Start Beekeeping for Beginners” story…
9 Great Garden Catalogs in 2019
A list of some of our favorite garden catalogs in 2019 to buy heirlooms, hybrids, and everything that’s new and…