Vermicomposting: A Simple Way to Turn Scraps Into Black Gold
When you're aiming for true self-sufficiency, nothing goes to waste, especially not your food scraps. That's where vermicomposting comes in. It's a...
How to Attract Ladybugs To Your Garden – Nature’s Crop Guardians
Tired of watching your plants get chewed up by aphids, and not keen on dousing your garden in chemicals? There’s a natural solution hiding in plain...
Does Potting Soil Go Bad? The “Simple” Answer!
If you're growing your own food, herbs, or flowers at home, chances are you've used potting soil. Whether you’re container gardening, starting...
The Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe Every Homesteader Should Know
In a world increasingly dependent on chemicals, many of us are returning to nature for the solutions our ancestors once relied on. If you're trying...
Deterring Unwanted Pests with Lemon and Baking Soda
When it comes to keeping your home or homestead pest-free, you don’t need to rely on toxic sprays or expensive solutions. Two simple ingredients,...
Turmeric for Plants? Sprinkle It in Your Garden and Watch What Happens!
Synthetic pesticides drain budgets and harm soil. Turmeric flips the script. After replacing neem oil with a turmeric-diatomaceous earth mix, my...
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
There’s no shortage of chemical weed killers that combine various industrial chemicals to kill weeds. One of the primary ingredients in many...
What Is a Freestanding Greenhouse? Everything You Need to Know
For gardeners and homesteaders aiming to boost their self-sufficiency, greenhouses are game-changers. They extend your growing season, shield plants...
Grandma’s May Planting Guide: The Flowers & Veggies She Swore By
There’s a reason our grandmothers waited for May to start planting, and it wasn’t just about tradition. They knew this was when the earth hit its...
Marigold 101
If you’ve ever walked past a marigold without giving it much thought, you might’ve just snubbed one of the hardest-working plants in the garden....
No Seeds Needed! How to Grow Tomatoes from a Single Slice
Did you know that you could have an endless harvest from a single slice of tomato? It’s just one of those things you plant once, then harvest...
Mole Management: How to Identify Mole Activity and Protect Your Crops
Noticing tunnels or raised mounds in your yard is a huge sign that moles might be invading your homestead. Often misunderstood, moles help aerate...
Gardening Tips Learned from Native Americans
What if the secret to a healthy garden lies in the old-age practices of Native Americans? Over the years, Native Americans have refined their...
How to Grow an Endless Supply of Food in Thin Air
A lot of people are aware of aeroponics and when you first hear how it works it would be no surprise if it left you scratching your head. Aeroponics...
How Do You Speed Up Composting
Homestead life moves fast, but composting? That can feel like watching paint dry. Even with the best setup, breaking down organic matter takes time....
Pigeon Peas
Pigeon peas—whether in salads, soups, snacks, or meals, these versatile legumes can be added to almost any dish. And when you're living on a...
Greenhouse vs Hoophouse
Fruits, vegetables, and herbs, there’s so much you can grow on your very own farmstead. The options are nearly endless, but so are the challenges....
How To Winter-Proof Your Garden
Destroyed soil structure. Blackened veggies. Cracked irrigation pipes. These used to be common occurrences in our homestead during winter. But I’m...
Veggies You Should Actually Grow in Winter
Forget myths about needing heated greenhouses or complex cold frames! My winter vegetable garden thrives in Zone 4 with minimal protection,...
Survival Crops You Should Add To Your Garden Before It’s Too Late
Food prices are skyrocketing faster than my blood pressure. The thought of not feeding your family? It’s gut-wrenching. That’s gotta stop. By...
Why You Should Use Hot Pepper On Your Plants And Vegetables
Frustrated with countless DIY pest repellents that just don’t work? Or you might be concerned about the use of synthetic pesticides on food and are...
Plant These Veggies In Fall For An Early Spring Harvest
As the leaves turn brown and everything starts to get a little chillier, many of we gardeners sigh over the changing of the seasons. It's not that...
Gardening Myths That Are Actually True
Ever heard of regrowing veggies from scraps or using mesh bags to repel pests? These might sound like myths, but they’re surprisingly effective. So...
Stop Throwing Away Your Weeds, Do This Instead!
Weeds are often seen as a nuisance because they can reduce crop yields, damage landscapes, and be difficult to control. You may uproot them with...
7 Herbs To Plant In Your Survival Garden
No matter what, your survival garden can offer an endless supply of aromatic and fresh herbs at your fingertips. It would not only bring...
Tomato Myths
As a tomato lover, you might be eager to grow them in your garden but hesitant to do so because of the myths surrounding tomato plantations. Despite...
How to Double Your Harvest
The weather is unpredictable, especially these years, and a storm can destroy your plants in a breath. A falling branch can kill off an entire 10 ft...
If You Smell This, Be Aware!
All gardens are going to stink at some level. Whether you're turned off by the smell of petrichor (what, really?) or you just happen to have a lot...
This Is Why You Should Give Aspirin To Your Crops
As a gardening enthusiast or a farmer, using aspirin for your plants might seem like an unconventional solution, but it can work wonders for your...
Bad Gardening Habits That Could Ruin Your Crops
We all make mistakes from time to time, but it's always better to stop them (as much as you can) before they become a bad habit. Though all of us...
How Much Money I Saved in a Year By Growing My Own Food
As I stood in the grocery aisle, staring at the $4 price tag on a measly bunch of kale, I knew something had to change. The cost of living crisis...
Soil Testing Methods Used By Pioneers That Still Work Today
Think gardening's just tossing seeds and sprinkling water? Think again! Behind every thriving garden lies a secret weapon – understanding your soil....
