Dandelions are often viewed as pesky weeds, but they are actually a powerhouse of nutrition and medicinal benefits. Every part of the dandelion—flowers, leaves, and roots—can be used for a variety of purposes, from food to skincare. In this guide, we’ll cover how to make dandelion jelly, tea, and salves, perfect for beginner and intermediate …
Natural Remedies
From natural fly spray to treating animals with colloidal silver, this is where you will find all the best natural homesteading remedies.
At Secret Life of Homesteaders, we know the importance of keeping your livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) healthy and ready to protect your flock. These hardworking dogs often face challenges like cuts, scrapes, infections, and exposure to germs, making their care critical to your homestead’s success. If you’re looking for a natural, chemical-free way to support …
At Secret Life of Homesteaders, we are always on the lookout for natural and effective ways to care for our animals. That’s why today we’re talking about the uses and benefits of colloidal silver for chickens. After using colloidal silver successfully with our sheep, we decided to explore its potential benefits for our chickens. If …
The winter months bring unique challenges for homesteaders. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, the lack of sunlight, increased isolation, and the demands of winter chores can take a toll on mental well-being. While the quiet of winter can be restorative, it can also feel overwhelming, especially when faced with loneliness or …
If you’re looking for easy ways to make money on your homestead, harvesting native plants and herbs for homesteading income and medicinal benefits might be a great way to go. That’s what we’re focusing on today so let’s learn all about harvesting Yarrow: a guide for medicinal uses and homesteading income. Yarrow has quickly become …
Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we understand the importance of keeping livestock healthy. That’s why knowing how to treat joint ill in lambs is such important knowledge to have for anybody who is raising sheep.
Dealing with a whole lot of flies is all part of learning how to take care of chickens. This homemade fly spray is perfect for your chicken coop or any other part of your homestead!
Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we strive to keep our animals as happy and as healthy as possible. This is why we began researching uses for colloidal silver with sheep.
When learning how to care for sheep, you want to learn how to treat pneumonia in sheep. At Secret Life of Homesteaders, we want to keep your sheep healthy.