Category: Gardening

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...

Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this...

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...

In a world that constantly urges us to work harder, dig deeper, and push faster, there’s something...

You can spend months planting, watering, and weeding…But if you harvest wrong, even just once, all...

Most people assume gardening shuts down when the frost hits, but that’s only true if you’re...

Many people spend a small fortune chasing better soil, fewer pests, and healthier plants, without...

You’ve watered, fertilized, and done everything “by the book”—so why do your plants still...