Category: Gardening

Tomato worms can surprise even the most attentive gardener. One day your plants look strong and...

Tomatoes have long been called the jewels of summer, bursting with flavor and rich in vitamins....

Garlic has long been a cornerstone of both the kitchen and the apothecary. Revered for its pungent...

Mulching is one of those old, quiet garden tricks that does far more than people realize. A good...

The great thing about rain is we don’t have to water. But that assumes we’re home assessing how...

Keyhole gardens were first developed as a concept in Africa to help to grow food in dry areas....

Celery may not be the first crop most people think to grow, but once you add it to your garden,...

Not everyone has access to sprawling garden beds or fertile farmland—but that doesn’t mean you...

It’s a scenario many homesteaders have faced — or will at some point. You step into your garden...

When I started living off-grid, I remembered this rule: your land will give you back what you sow...

Compost is usually thought of as safe, natural, and even healthy for your garden. But beneath the...

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most beloved culinary and medicinal herbs, yet...

Building or buying a greenhouse is one of the most exciting steps in gardening. But before you...

Most of us grew up learning that planting in neat, straight rows is the key to a successful...

If you grow tomatoes on your homestead, you probably already know how wonderful they taste fresh...

If someone told me you could feed yourself for an entire year from a space smaller than your...

Choosing where to plant asparagus might be the most important gardening decision you’ll make this...

Choosing which plants to bring to your backyard can be a tough decision indeed. Especially when...

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse comes with a lot of perks—controlled temperature, protection from...

When it comes to organic gardening, the answer to stronger roots, bigger blooms, and healthier...