Gardening

Calendula seems like a mouthful, but most of you have probably admired this colorful, flowering plant for years without knowing its name or perhaps...

Are you tired of seeing your lovely plants eaten away by pests you've spent months nourishing? If so, then it's time to consider planting...

The image of a gardener down on their knees, hard at work pulling weeds is one that we probably remember from watching our grandparents gardening....

Your garden is disappearing and you don't know why. Cabbage rotting, fruits falling apart in your hands, leaves sad and yellowed; what is going on?...

People give all kinds of tips on how to grow vegetables; unfortunately, sometimes it’s terrible advice. Most of the time, people give advice that...

The sun is finally shining, and spring is in full bloom—making it the perfect time to harvest vegetables for the summer. However, achieving an early...

Baking soda in your garden? Yes, you can use baking soda for many things in the garden. There are also times when you shouldn’t use baking soda. We...

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

As spring approaches and infuses the earth with new life, now is the time to create your very own healing garden with a variety of medicinal herbs....

There are several common mistakes people make when they first start greenhouse gardening. Many of our mistakes encourage plant diseases to thrive in...

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 of the best crops to grow in buckets that allow you to access fresh farm food no matter where...

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...