Rain barrels are a great water conservation option, but there are a few things you need to know to avoid a mess and get the most out of your storage. We’ll share how to make a rain barrel (or get one cheap or decorative), plus installation and maintenance tips for rain water collection.
Beekeeping for Beginners by Amber Bradshaw shares tips and ideas to help you create a backyard bee haven. From beehive selection to honey harvest, and everything in between, Amber walks you through step by step. You’ll have all the information you need to decide if beekeeping is right for you.
This is a guest post by Bette Lambert of Silloway Maple. Maple syrup is a delicious, healthy alternative to refined sugar, and is enjoyed on the table as well as in many recipes. It’s simple to make maple syrup in the backyard, though once bitten by the sugaring bug, many go on to expand their…
These instructions will help you make your own burn barrel for a country property or for emergency trash disposal. There are also a couple of commercial burn barrel options you can buy at the end of the post. You don’t need to “build a burn barrel” so much as assemble the right parts correctly to minimize…
One of my favorite things about fall and winter is the availability of fresh citrus. The lower temperatures also mean cold and flu season, not to mention another season that is my favorite – the holiday season! I use citrus to do many things – quench my thirst, treat my colds and inspire my gifts….