Northern Homesteading

Tomatoes are my all-time favorite plant to grow. I've grown dozens of varieties and one of my favorites is the compact Betalux tomato. A soil pH of 6.6 is optimal for growing tomatoes in most...

Having raised rabbits for 25 years, I've tried it all. Most people say rabbits shouldn't eat corn. I disagree. Rabbits can eat corn. Corn is an ingredient in most rabbit pellets. Cracked or whole...

I live in Michigan and breed rabbits year-round. My rabbits are outdoors, with minimal housing. Bunnies can safely be born outdoors in sub-zero temperatures. Temperatures colder than 20 degrees...

I’ve raised all the common chicken breeds, including Rhode Island Reds and Browns. I’ve had dozens of Rhode Island Reds and like them a lot. The Rhode Island Red is a docile domestic breed....

It's mid-summer and the first potatoes are ready to dig. It's a family activity to dig, sort, and wash the potatoes for storage. Potatoes grow up to 12 inches deep. They usually grow no more than...

We collect a lot of rabbit manure for the garden which works miracles in the soil. Rabbit manure is an excellent organic fertilizer. It has an N-P-K value near 2-1-1. Rabbit poop can be applied to...