Gardening

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

Have you been dreaming of a garden but you're stuck when it comes to space? If you have even a windowsill available, you can grow something. Today,...

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...

Using powdered milk in your garden can leave you with a very interesting aroma around your raised beds. However, if used properly, you can avoid...

Straw bale gardens are all the rage, especially during the cooler months. Yet so many people contact us to ask what they can grow in them! We...

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...

Garlic has a rich and delightful flavor. One clove can turn the blandest meal into a gourmet dinner. It also has several health benefits, and...

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...

You don’t need fields to farm. In fact, there are many items you can grow in a bucket, allowing access to fresh farm food no matter where you live....

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

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...

Oh, the weather outside may be frightful and we're yearning for our beautiful greenery and our sunny days already! The thing is, many of us will...

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,...

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

While traditional medicine is effective, one can not ignore the side effects associated with taking man-made medicine. It is a lot safer to use...

So, you've decided that chaos is the right path for you and you want to make a garden out of all those water bottles that you're using on a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In a world where bugs and critters have long been considered unwelcome guests, a paradigm shift is occurring. It was a random afternoon when I saw a...

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

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...

Homestead farming is therapeutic, allowing you to cultivate a diverse range of vegetables and fruits. Its true beauty lies in nurturing different...

“Why are these weeds growing in my garden?” Well, you’ll be surprised to find out that they are growing in your garden for a reason. North America...

While many of us take for granted that sticking a seed in the soil and watering it will grow a plant, this isn't always the case. For instance,...

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

Homesteaders have been planting cover crops for ages. However, these unsung field heroes have often been misunderstood as competitors to our beloved...

I don't often talk about the exact procedure that you need to work with to make the best of your blossoms and to heavily fertilize your plants....

After spending weeks and days looking after my homestead, I couldn't get the desired results. Even after a lot of effort, my plants were unhealthy...