Gardening

Soil Prepping Mistakes

Soil Prepping Mistakes

Soil prep is well underway throughout most of the country and whether you're getting ready to restore your garden or you're still dreaming of...

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50 Early Spring Vegetables

50 Early Spring Vegetables

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...

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How To Grow An Emergency Garden

How To Grow An Emergency Garden

Life is unpredictable; therefore, it is essential that you are always prepared for the worst. One of the most effective ways to prepare for an...

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Cucamelon

Cucamelon

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

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Square Foot Gardening 101

Square Foot Gardening 101

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...

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Carrots

Carrots

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

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How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors

How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors

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

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Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds

Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds

That's right, you read the title correctly. This article is about stepping away from raised beds, raised bed culture, and canceling raised beds. Not...

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Worst States To Garden In

Worst States To Garden In

The first step to self-sufficiency is starting a garden, which is why many of us have done so. Looking at the rising cost of living and the food...

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I Regret Planting These

I Regret Planting These

Our cottage, Haven Hill, in Northern Wisconsin sits on three woodland acres overlooking a large, deep spring-fed lake. We have owned the property...

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Corn

Corn

Corn is one of the oldest vegetables known to man. It’s said to have kept ancient civilizations alive through the centuries. Corn is still popular...

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A Homesteader’s Worst Enemy

A Homesteader’s Worst Enemy

Homesteading is an incredible journey filled with joy and rewards. But let's be honest, it's not all rainbows and butterflies. From backbreaking...

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