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...
How To Protect Your Food Storage From Insects
The silent threat to your food storage isn’t moisture or temperature – it’s insects. And these three will be your main culprits: pantry moths,...
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,...
Greenhouse 101
You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable insights about maintaining one. We can call it a...
Onions
Deep dishes, tacos, rice bowls, roasts—no matter what dish you think of, onions will surely be a tasty part of it. But how amazing it would be if...
DIY Greenhouse (With Step-By-Step Pictures)
Every homesteader knows that building a DIY greenhouse is a fantastic way to extend your growing season while shielding plants from harsh weather....
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...
Wild Edibles Native Americans Survived On During Fall
Native Americans spent thousands of years farming, gathering, and hunting for their food across this continent. Today, we'll take a look at some...
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...
Spiders
Spiders play an important role in controlling pests naturally and maintaining the overall healthy environment for gardens. However, overpopulation...
