Repel Mosquitos with These Container Planters
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Summer Reading for Homesteaders
This article is presented in partnership with Chelsea Green Publishing, who are generous enough to provide a free copy of our summer book...
5 Simple things to Track in your Veggie Garden Journal
There are a few things that we always keep track of - simple things that can make a big difference in our vegetable garden efforts.
Start a Snacking Garden with these Fun Varieties
Note: This article is presented in partnership with Renee’s Garden, The Garden to Table Seed Company. The Happy Hive has received...
Gardening for Good: 5 Ways to Share the Gardening Love
If you love gardening and growing then you probably have a tendency to want to share that love with others – you cook up a storm with...
Five Reasons to Buy Farm Fresh Eggs
In the modern day era of convenience you can choose to buy eggs at a huge grocery store, box store, or even the corner gas station. Or, you
Getting Started with Bread Making Part 2: Our Top 5 Ingredients
This article is all about the yumminess – our top five ingredients for making homemade bread taste delicious while also offering variety and
Boiling Sap on your Propane Grill: Is it Worth it?
Boiling sap to make maple syrup is something of a rite of passage when your homestead is in Vermont. You have try it at least once, and...
8 Things our 8-Year-Old Learned from Homesteading this Month
As part-time homesteaders, we know that our kids won’t always love doing projects that they consider “work” but we love those golden moments
Hobby Farming: Covering Costs by Sharing Veggies
Note: we are not business or tax professionals; please consult your own tax professional before making financial decisions about your...