With dogs the most popular animal on smallholdings ~ 85% of smallholders own dogs, according to our research ~ it is important to ensure they […]
Category: LIFESTYLE
How To Build An Afdak
Need to build a quick afdak/shelter/shed/cover to protect vehicles, tractors or implements? Here’s the quickest and cheapest way to construct one that is sturdy and […]
Tips On How To Build Animal Housing
Many smallholders will, by reason of finances alone, want to convert existing structures on their plots into stables or coops or other animal housing. If […]
How To Make Ecobricks For Basic Plot Infrastructure
When thinking about construction on your smallholding, a solution might be found in your recycling in the form of ecobricks. As an alternative to cement […]
Alternative Building Materials For Your Plot
Your choices of alternative building materials are very wide when it comes to stables, sheds, storerooms and even small dwellings on your smallholding. Your decision […]
Building A Pond For Waterfowl
Building a pond for your ducks can be most rewarding. How big a pond you have on your smallholding, and what shape, is largely a […]
How To Preserve Plums
This summer is cooler than usual where we live and we are still preserving our plums. Our tree has been wonderfully generous this season. There […]