Stacey, Author at The Novice Homestead

How Often Do Chickens Lay Eggs?

Do chickens lay eggs every day? When starting your own flock, it helps to know how often chickens lay eggs — keep reading for the …

Summers in Texas are hot, humid, and tough on plants. However, you don’t have to give up your garden, as some plants actually do quite …

Start saving those banana peels! You can use them to make banana peel water, an awesome natural plant fertilizer! Is Banana Peel Water Good for …

When starting a flock of backyard chickens, one of the considerations is whether or not to allow them to free range. In this post I’ll …

Garlic is one of the easiest plants to re-grow and you can grow an entire bulb from one single clove! It’s easy and fun way …

Did you know that with one simple green onion stalk, you’ll be able to regrow a ton of NEW plants? You’ll never need to buy …

You’ve spotted an opossum near your house — should you be concerned? Are possums dangerous? We’ll break down the benefits and risks of possums in …

Don’t throw away those lettuce scraps! We’ll show you how to regrow romaine lettuce from the stem, using only a container of water. It’s easy …

Sweet potatoes are incredibly easy to re-grow! In fact, one single potato can grow dozens more! Keep reading to learn how to regrow sweet potatoes …