With the right tools, any job time can be cut in half. Whether you’re trying to get better at lawn care or getting your garden ready for Spring and Summer, there is a piece of equipment for you. I’ll fill you in on the 5 tools that will make gardening and lawn care easier, and tell you how to use them to their full potential.
March here in southern Michigan seems to be playing peek-a-boo, giving us brief glimpses of spring one day and throwing us back into the depths of winter the next. Though winter feels never-ending to us beekeepers anxiously awaiting the bustle of bee season, there is much to do before new packages of bees arrive. After all, winter is a season of preparation! It’s time to get your beekeeping tools and your hives ready for the upcoming season.
When they aren’t picking away at my vegetables, I love having wild birds in my backyard. They’re very colorful, fun to watch, and they make beautiful music. You can attract more wild birds to your home with feeders and birdhouses. If you enjoy having cardinals, bluebirds, hummingbirds, or woodpeckers around, follow these steps to create a wild bird heaven.
Homesteading is defined as a lifestyle of self-sustainability. While many people think of homesteading as providing the food needed off the homestead, there is another side that is most important! Income is needed to provide the things that we can’t do or make ourselves on the homestead. Today I want to focus directly on the garden, specifically how we can earn some income early on in the season when expenses are high in anticipation of the late summer payoff.
Cast iron skillets have always fascinated me with their rustic look and superior searing ability. However, the first time I used a cast iron skillet, I ruined it. After doing some research and learning from some cooking experts, I can confidently say that I used my first cast iron pan all wrong. Before you make the same mistakes as me, read the tips below for some cast iron care tips and some delicious dinner recipes to create in your cast iron skillet.
FFA (Future Farmers of America) is an organization that was founded by farmers but has evolved into much more. Their mission is to prepare younger generations for the future by teaching leadership, independence, and responsibility. Many Rural King associates were part of FFA at one point or another, and we want to show our pride during National FFA Week. Read on to learn more about this hardworking organization and how Rural King is working just as hard to assist them.
Anxious to get started in the garden? I know I am! You don’t have to wait until the weather is perfect. Get a jump start on growing by starting seeds in late winter. You can plant all kinds of flowers and veggies inside, let them grow, and move them outdoors when the weather is right. Today, I’ll cover what plants are great for winter sowing and what supplies you’ll need to get started.
If you’ve recently picked up some young chicks, you’ll want to have a safe space for them to grow. Before you even take your young chickens home, have a brooder ready for them. Today, we’ll cover what you’ll need to make your own brooder at home. Plus, we’ll have a link to a video tutorial so you can follow along with us.
There are a ton of items that you could make instead of buy. One of the more delicious examples is maple syrup. Any morning that starts with fresh syrup on my pancakes is considered a good day in my book. We’re going to go over each step in the process of making homemade maple syrup from tapping the tree to boiling the sap.
Looking for a way to impress your Valentine? How about making a delicious, grilled three-course meal filled with foods that are scientifically proven to “enhance your chemistry.” Aphrodisiacs are foods that are meant to heighten love receptors in the brain. I’ve come up with a way to dazzle the taste buds using a few of these foods in a fabulous Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Plus, an explanation for how these foods work to intensify those loving feelings.
