Category: Gardening tips

How to Build a Brick Barbecue

How to Build a Brick Barbecue Build your own brick barbecue! With few skills and tools this is something anyone can do! Not many of us can resist the smell of a steak, hamburger or even a hot dog grilling on an outdoor barbecue. It gets even better when that delicious scent is coming from a …

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The App That Identifies Plants From A Picture

The App That Identifies Plants From A Picture How cool is that? This is super exciting news for those of us who love plants and flowers. And if you don’t already have a fascination with plant-life, it may spur a new found love! This app may just save your life if you find yourself lost in …

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The Easiest DIY Automatic Chicken Waterer You’ll Ever Make

The Easiest DIY Automatic Chicken Waterer You’ll Ever Make You know how much I love a good DIY project. Especially around the homestead. I have started thinking about making our own chicken waterer and feeder, the thought did occur to me to make my own tutorial for you. But there are so many great ideas out …

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A Comprehensive List of Natural Ant Repellents and Tips in 4 Simple Steps

A Comprehensive List of Natural Ant Repellents and Tips in 4 Simple Steps There are certain spices, such as cinnamon and turmeric, that are thought to repel ants, but I haven’t had much luck with them. So this year, I searched around on some blog pages for effective alternatives to synthetic pesticides – here’s what …

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Simple Homemade Mango Chutney

Simple Homemade Mango Chutney If you’re going to be making curry regularly,  and you really should be….you should also have a quick recipe for homemade mango chutney. Mango chutney, well, kicks your curry up to the next level. The curry is awesome on it’s own, but the chutney just adds one more tangy/sweet element to …

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