Gardening – Vegetables

Growing tomatoes on your homestead can be super cool! However, these berries are very picky about where they live. Some of the plants nearby can be...

As the winter months come to an end, and the promise of brighter, warmer weather approaches, homesteaders worldwide get ready for the spring season....

Ah, do you feel that? The sun shining down on your face and a brisk breeze in the air? Spring is coming and we're ready for it! Early spring in...

Cucamelons, also known as, ‘mini watermelons,’ ‘mouse melons’ and ‘Mexican sour gherkins,’ have been gaining recognition of late because of their...

Amongst the many vegetables that thrive in a homesteader's garden are carrots. They are delicious and versatile, allowing you to make many...

Today, we're going somewhere we've never gone before. Upstairs. Into the attic. Attics are one of the least-used parts of the house these days,...

Perhaps you've managed to produce a ton of carrots this year and you just don't have the room to store them. Maybe your freezer fell through at the...

It’s pretty standard wisdom that there are few things better tasting than homegrown tomatoes! Granted, some people don’t like tomatoes, but for...

If there's one thing the Hobbits got right, it's loving potatoes. That's right, I'm a huge fan of a good spud or five. Probably explains why I'm not...

It's fun to have a million different plants and projects all year long. We're the same way! Here's the thing; depending on where you live, you may...

"Oh," you say to yourself. "What a pretty little bug!" Ah, but little do you know that this bug is out to hurt your feelings and ruin your day. Its...

For homesteaders wanting to indulge in the fruits of their labor sooner rather than later, there are plenty of vegetables you can plant this season...

One of the most nutritious and versatile vegetables you can grow on your homestead is the bell pepper. With its rich nutritional profile, sweet...

Fresh fruits and veggies are a staple of our diet. They fuel our bodies and sharpen our minds, but what happens if we cannot access this precious...

Peppers are versatile and satisfying vegetables to grow on a homestead. Whether you’re looking to sell them or add some flavor and zest to your...

Just imagine planting something one time and then keeping harvesting it every single year after that. And the best part is that you don’t need to...

Every summer, we gardeners find pride in the abundance of juicy, sweet, and tangy fruit our tomato plants give. Harvest after harvest, we indulge in...

One of a few plants is a perennial so aggressive that you'll never believe that you haven't already had a garden plot overrun with this wonderful...

For those of you growing tomatoes for the first time, it's likely that you've seen a few interesting little problems. Maybe you had tons of flowers...

Gardening is a rewarding activity, but once you dive deeper, you'll realize it comes with its challenges. For example, creating a DIY tomato cage...

Everyone loves potatoes, they are delicious and versatile and can be made into a variety of dishes including fries, mashed potatoes, boiled...