Dehydrated Lemon: How I Dry, Store, and Use Lemons All Year
There's a point every winter when the lemons pile up faster than I can use them. A neighbor drops off a grocery bag full from her tree, the store...
How to Plant a Banana Tree: What I Learned Growing My Own
I planted my first banana tree with far more enthusiasm than knowledge. I dug a hole about the size of the pot it came in, dropped it in, and...
When to Harvest Watermelon: The Signs I Check Before I Ever Cut One Free
My first year growing watermelon, I cut one open three weeks too early because I got impatient watching it sit there looking huge and perfect. The...
Easy Pruning Techniques for Flowering Shrubs
While on my self-sufficiency journey, I realized that I can use my yard as efficiently as possible and I decided that I will not just plant shrubs...
Apple Orchard Pests: How to Identify, Prevent, and Control Them
Growing your own apple orchard is one of the most rewarding things a self-sufficient homesteader can do. But anyone who's tended apple trees for...
How to Preserve a Carved Pumpkin Naturally
When autumn arrives, pumpkins take center stage. Their rich orange color, earthy scent, and nostalgic charm have made them a symbol of harvest,...
Why I Started An Elderberry Orchard And Why You Should Too
Homestead farming is therapeutic, allowing you to cultivate a diverse range of vegetables and fruits. Its true beauty lies in nurturing different...
How To Sprout Seeds To Have Fruit Trees
Seeds play a major role in growing fruit trees for human and animal consumption. This has been so from time immemorial. The happiness you get from...
Dwarf Fruit Trees You Can Grow In A Tiny Space
The easiest way to grow fruit trees in small gardens is to plant dwarf fruit trees. They reach between 8-10 feet tall and 3 feet in width and need...






















