At least a few times every month in local Facebook groups, someone asks “Where’s a UPS dropoff location in Hot Springs?” Or, some of us have watched out the front window all day to watch for the UPS guy to appear so that we can give him a package to ship. Now there’s a new […]
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We Now Carry Fromm Family Pet Foods
We are excited to announce that we now carry the Fromm Family Pet Food line at Harvey’s Homestead Supply in Hot Springs, South Dakota! (Click here for location info.) While we are primarily focused on small livestock feed, it has quickly become evident that many of our customers also have pets and care as much […]
Can’t Get Chicks? Hatch Your Own!
I have childhood memories of rotating eggs in my best friend’s family’s homemade incubation setup. While I thought it was fun as a kid, it seems like a lot of hassle now! The technology has come a long way and there are now options for home incubation that are nearly completely hands-off. With the way […]
The Right Tool for the Job
Here’s a quick summary of when and where you’ll want to use the various Corona Tools available in-store at Harvey’s Homestead Supply. Shovels Hoes Rakes Forks
Raising Chicks: Our Quick Start Guide
First time raising chicks? We’d suggest purchasing a copy of Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow (available at Harvey’s) for a more thorough treatment, but here’s a quick summary of what you need to know and buy to get started today! We have all of the products mentioned below available in-store at […]
New Seeds Added to Harvey’s Seed Rack This Week
We now have over 150 varieties of organic, non-GMO seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and medicinal herbs at Harvey’s! Here’s a list of just the new ones we added on February 12: We also have everything you need to plant these seeds in, whether you’re starting in trays, soil blocks, or direct seeding – check […]
Test Your Home Garden Soil with SoilKit Tests
Want to know what your soil actually needs before you purchase a bunch of expensive amendments? Rather than the dubious “put it in a mason jar and shake it” DIY ideas, use the lab-based soil test from Soil Kit! (Scroll down for a sample of the results you’ll receive.) Send your soil samples in using […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Skullcap (both species!)
Skullcap (or Scullcap) is perennial plant used for medicinal purposes. However, there are two species of Skullcap and they are used in very different ways! Additionally, their growth requirements and appearance differ notably. The first kind of Skullcap is Skullcap, Official (Scutellaria lateriflora). This variety is also referred to as American Skullcap. It is a […]
Our 2024 Cookie Cruise Recipe: Molasses Spice Cookies
We had a blast giving away dozens of our molasses spice cookies to the town of Hot Springs during the 2024 Cookie Cruise! As promised, here’s the recipe in case you want to make it yourself. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a little bit of spice and not too much sweetness (good or […]
Which Fermentation Book to Buy?
If you are interested in fermentation and looking for resources on how-to’s, recipes, ingredients, troubleshooting, the health benefits, the history of… almost anything about fermentation; one of these books is the one for you! If you want an in-depth look at everything from the history of fermentation to the equipment used, plus traditional recipes, The […]