Easy Homemade Water Kefir: Delicious Fermented Probiotic Soda in 2 Days
Learn how to make easy homemade water kefir—a fizzy, probiotic-rich drink that’s dairy-free, vegan, and great for gut health. Perfect for beginners!
Homesteading & Gardening
Welcome to the Homesteading & Gardening section of Our Manor On Main—where simple living meets seasonal self-sufficiency. Whether you’re working with a backyard, a balcony, or your first raised bed, this is your go-to space for practical homesteading tips, beginner-friendly gardening advice, and old-fashioned skills for a more intentional life. From seed starting and composting to preserving your harvest and prepping for each season, you’ll find inspiration to grow, tend, and thrive—right where you are.
Building A New Chicken Coop From Salvaged Materials
Spring is here and it is time for my girls to make the big move to Our Manor. This means that we needed to build another chicken coop for them to live in. This would be a temporary structure because we plan on building another coop later in our renovation project. Coops can be expensive and we are on a strict budget. In this post, I’ll show you how we built the new coop using salvaged materials.
How To Save Money With Raw Dairy
In this post, I will show you how to save money simply by trading in store bought dairy and opting for made from scratch raw dairy products. In doing so, you will help heal your gut and save money in the process.
How To Make Butter with Raw Milk
This easy step by step guide will show you how to take fresh raw milk and turn it in to deliciously golden creamy butter plus a lot of things in the process. Making butter from scratch is both an economical and healthy choice for you and your family!
How To Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winterizing your coop and preparing your chickens for the colder weather is an important part of backyard husbandry. Utilizing these simple tips and tricks will ensure that your flock stays warm, healthy, and comfortable during the Winter months.
How To Treat Bumblefoot in Chickens
I have learned through years of chicken ownership that there are not many veterinarians that treat poultry. Because of this, you will be the one caring for them when things go wrong. This post will help guide you through the process of treating Bumblefoot in your flock.