Gardening

It’s a scenario many homesteaders have faced — or will at some point. You step into your garden one morning, expecting to admire your thriving...

When I started living off-grid, I remembered this rule: your land will give you back what you sow into it. So, when it came to feeding my crops, I...

Compost is usually thought of as safe, natural, and even healthy for your garden. But beneath the surface of that pile, there can be hidden dangers...

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most beloved culinary and medicinal herbs, yet many gardeners find it surprisingly difficult to...

Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this revealing article, we’ll explore 12 time-tested...

Building or buying a greenhouse is one of the most exciting steps in gardening. But before you jump in, you’ll want to answer the big question: how...

Most of us grew up learning that planting in neat, straight rows is the key to a successful garden. It looks tidy, it’s easy to manage, and it’s...

If you grow tomatoes on your homestead, you probably already know how wonderful they taste fresh off the vine. But tomatoes are way more than just a...

If someone told me you could feed yourself for an entire year from a space smaller than your dining table, I’d probably raise an eyebrow too. But...

For thousands of years, Native American tribes lived closely with the land, while growing their food in some of the toughest environments in North...

Choosing where to plant asparagus might be the most important gardening decision you’ll make this decade. Unlike annual vegetables that give you a...

Choosing which plants to bring to your backyard can be a tough decision indeed. Especially when you have a spacious lawn to cover, it is easy to get...

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse comes with a lot of perks—controlled temperature, protection from pests, and an extended season. But one challenge...

When it comes to organic gardening, the answer to stronger roots, bigger blooms, and healthier harvests might be hiding in something you'd normally...

In a world that constantly urges us to work harder, dig deeper, and push faster, there’s something quietly radical about stepping back and letting...

You can spend months planting, watering, and weeding…But if you harvest wrong, even just once, all that effort can go straight to the compost pile....

Most people assume gardening shuts down when the frost hits, but that’s only true if you’re following the old rules. With a few simple setups you...

Many people spend a small fortune chasing better soil, fewer pests, and healthier plants, without realizing that the fix for all of these costs...

You’ve watered, fertilized, and done everything “by the book”—so why do your plants still struggle? The answer might lie beneath your feet....

If someone told me a 10-minute change in how I prepare my garden beds could double my harvest, I’d have called it a stretch. But then I tried it,...