Gardening – Gardening Techniques

You pulled it last summer and you were sure you got it. Then this spring it came right back up along the fence line like nothing ever happened, and...

You've probably seen the advice floating online. People say you should toss your used tea bags in the garden and then watch the magic happen right...

Organic gardening gets described in two ways that are both incomplete. One framing treats it as a set of prohibitions: no synthetic fertilizers, no...

Raised bed gardening is one of the most practical decisions a homesteader or serious backyard grower can make. The reasons experienced growers keep...

Fertilizer prices have already doubled in the last few years, and water bills keep climbing. If that trend keeps going, and to be honest, there's no...

You open the fridge, reach for the milk carton, and notice it expired three days ago. Your instinct says toss it. But what if that sour milk could...

For most of us, morning and afternoon are prime time for gardening. Those of us who have jobs during the day usually get out there early in the...

Any of us who have grown potatoes in the past know the challenges. Unlike many other vegetables that mature quickly, potatoes need the whole season...

In a world where every inch of soil matters, vertical gardening reminds us that nature’s abundance isn’t limited by ground space — only by...

If you want a strong harvest, it starts with healthy soil. But over time, your land can lose nutrients and structure, which is making it harder for...

The concept of “black soil” can be a head-scratcher to some but it’s an accurate definition of a soil type with unique characteristics. It actually...

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...

Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are going to make you wanna start composting. Forget...

Water management is essential for homesteaders wanting to utilize efficient and sustainable agricultural practices. Two of the most common...

Homesteaders and regenerative gardens connect closely through their shared focus on self-sufficiency, sustainability, and resilience. To start a...

If you've been looking at various gardening techniques for small areas, you've probably run across the term Square Foot Gardening. Here, we'll...

It's fall, y'all, and we're looking at all of these changing leaves with a mixture of love and dread in our hearts. Sure, our gardens will be fallow...

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small garden. While I may not have truckloads of produce, I...

I have a confession to make:  I used to hate composting. The smell, the mess, and the endless waiting. These days, things have changed. I use now...

These three sisters planting gardens kept Native Americans of several different communities alive for thousands of years. Easily planted together,...