Conventional Bug Options My earliest memories of mosquitos, black flies and biting insects goes back to May 1970 and my first trip to a seriously rural area as a boy. Since then I’ve learned that dealing with these pests involves three conventional…
Crops need water, but too much water in the soil is bad. That’s because excess water restricts plant growth and encourages shallow rooting that’s susceptible to drought as the season dries out. A little more than half of our farmland…
It’s herb harvest time on Manitoulin Island! Watch how homestead wife Mary harvests, bundles and dries this year’s herb bounty.
From a distance, pasture just looks like a green field, but there’s more going on than meets the eye on managed pastures. Join me and our dog, Kate (gone now I’m afraid), as I explain some of the plants that…
A flagpole is more than just a pole in the ground. It’s a statement. A symbol of pride. And, often, a centerpiece in front of homes, schools, and offices. But here’s the thing—flagpoles need care. Just like cars need oil…
Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power? There are different options – some simple and some not so simple. One of the easiest, most flexible and most economical uses something called a…
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains a handy product called Grabbits that make tying down tarps much simpler and easier.
Watch a water well being drilled from start to finish, including an unexpected ending. This video is from my online course KEEP IT FLOWING. It covers all the details for makingand fixing rural water systems. Click here or below to…
A hoop house is a simple greenhouse, and if you’d like to build one for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. This simple, inexpensive, portable, solar heated garden structure that turns a little bit of hands-on effort and simple…
Pressurize your water system, not your blood pressure. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses seasonal water system solutions for cottagers.
If you’re dealing with pesky little insects buzzing around your home, chances are you have gnats. Even though gnats are harmless to humans, the more they breed, the more they can create an ongoing, frustrating problem for your home. As…