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...
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...
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...
Build an Upcycled Seed Starting Operation
Starting seeds indoors before the garden season arrives is one of the best ways to get a head start on providing your own vegetables at a...
Getting Started with Breadmaking (Part 1)
This post contains affiliate links; please click here for our affiliate disclosure. Making your own bread can seem intimating at first -...
Four Ways to Declutter your Mailbox
I am so tired of being buried under piles of mail. Credit card offers, catalogs, and junk mail clutter up my counter and fill the...
