Category: Gardening Techniques

Organic gardening gets described in two ways that are both incomplete. One framing treats it as a...

Raised bed gardening is one of the most practical decisions a homesteader or serious backyard...

Fertilizer prices have already doubled in the last few years, and water bills keep climbing. If...

You open the fridge, reach for the milk carton, and notice it expired three days ago. Your...

For most of us, morning and afternoon are prime time for gardening. Those of us who have jobs...

Any of us who have grown potatoes in the past know the challenges. Unlike many other vegetables...

In a world where every inch of soil matters, vertical gardening reminds us that nature’s abundance...

If you want a strong harvest, it starts with healthy soil. But over time, your land can lose...

The concept of “black soil” can be a head-scratcher to some but it’s an accurate definition of a...

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

Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are...

Water management is essential for homesteaders wanting to utilize efficient and sustainable...

Homesteaders and regenerative gardens connect closely through their shared focus on...

If you’ve been looking at various gardening techniques for small areas, you’ve...

It’s fall, y’all, and we’re looking at all of these changing leaves with a...

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small...

I have a confession to make:  I used to hate composting. The smell, the mess, and the endless...

These three sisters planting gardens kept Native Americans of several different communities alive...

Homesteaders are always looking for innovative agricultural practices to maximize productivity at...

Starting a vegetable garden in containers is easy. Container vegetable gardens are ideal for...

Composting is a great technique to cut waste, enhance soil health, and create nutrient-rich...

So we know a few tips about reducing waste, since everyone wants to be more sustainable. In this...

Nature has blessed humans with many things so that we can survive. Worm composting is a way to...

There is nothing better than sinking your teeth into a crisp, fresh, tasting cucumber. They make...

Owning a healthy and ever-growing garden needs a perfect soil type. And loamy soil is an excellent...

We all dream of big, luscious gardens with huge plots of land and the ability to till it until our...

Technically speaking – any living organism is compostable. But logically speaking – not every...

Straw bale gardening is a wonderful way to grow a few plants in a tiny space and have a...

Straw Bales 101! So, you’ve decided to try tossing a straw bale out onto your lawn, maybe...

Approximately 95% of our food is grown in soil; therefore, for nutrient-rich food production,...

The dream of a simple, contained garden that produces bountiful vegetables drove me to container...