Gardening

Come summer, and the grass in the garden seems to grow faster each day. While it is the perfect weather to set up a barbecue outdoors or spend time...

One of the most nutritious and versatile vegetables you can grow on your homestead is the bell pepper. With its rich nutritional profile, sweet...

Rosemary is a prized herb recognized for its culinary value. It infuses a distinct aroma to enhance the way food tastes. A sprig of rosemary...

I've been searching for a good seed kit for quite a while now because I’ve always wanted to start my own medicinal garden in my backyard. I’m not...

These three sisters planting gardens kept Native Americans of several different communities alive for thousands of years. Easily planted together,...

As an avid homesteader, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to help give my plants an extra boost. So why you should bury glass bottles in your...

Fresh fruits and veggies are a staple of our diet. They fuel our bodies and sharpen our minds, but what happens if we cannot access this precious...

As the sun starts shining, many homesteaders are getting ready to plant their gardens. To make the most out of this season, consider planting some...

The garden is usually the favorite spot for a family to spend their leisure time. If you have a dog in your home, you can be sure that the garden is...

Starting a vegetable garden in containers is easy. Container vegetable gardens are ideal for beginners who simply want to keep a couple of plants or...

Did you know that when you burry a penny next to your plants you help them thrive? This simple yet effective gardening hack is easy to implement and...

Ah, inflation. No, no. I haven't lost my mind (yet). You see, with the rise of prices, so have I come to realize that many things are simply easier...

Are you struggling to grow your garden crops, and despite months of efforts, still unable to fill your plate? That's the case with traditional...

Composting is a great technique to cut waste, enhance soil health, and create nutrient-rich compost for gardening. Not all items, however, can be...

Have you ever thought about what could happen if the earth ran out of food? Of course, most of us would all starve! A good gardener who knows how to...

When it comes to fruit trees, grafting is simply a way of life. In fact, if you take a look at the fruit trees springing up at your local nursery...

It might sound a bit like Jack and the Beanstalk, but some gardeners talk about planting eggs in their garden, especially for their tomato plants....

Perhaps you have heard that burying things in your garden has benefits, but you might not know the extent of these benefits or, perhaps, even know...

I often see people post pictures of this plant on social media, asking what this plant is, and it drives me nuts! Wisteria is pretty, yes! But not...

Peppers are versatile and satisfying vegetables to grow on a homestead. Whether you’re looking to sell them or add some flavor and zest to your...

Cinnamon may be one of those things that you associate only with a warm oatmeal breakfast, or perhaps a cinnamon bun in the mornings (or any time of...

The prettiest gardens are the one that are most diverse. Usually a riot of colors with little gems hidden between the foliage – be it a culinary...

Most of us look for natural, organic and DIY remedies when it comes to looking after the health of our garden. Pest control using kitchen...

If you ask homesteaders what they least like about gardening, they would most likely say weeding, weeding, and more weeding. Yes, that’s right! So,...

Beer has a lot more uses than just as a refresher during a long gardening session – I have recently been using it in my garden as well! Alongside...

When wintertime hits and the warm weather disappears, it is so easy to completely forget that your garden exists. With the bitter winds and maybe...

Oh, the weather outside's still frightful. But planning a garden is so delightful. And so long as every seed catalog website is having huge sales-...

Plummeting temperatures and shorter days are definitely reasons to be spending more time indoors, and the garden gets a back seat as far as daily...

If you’re anything like our household, things get pretty quiet on our property in the months of December and January. During this time, we focus on...

While food gardeners typically focus on annual vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes, most perennial vegetables provide a yearly crop...

Growing your own fruit trees can be a fun and rewarding experience with or without an extensive farming space. Additionally, trees are a great way...

Mature compost and bark chips are always going to be your best choice as a fertilizer, since these provide a broad range of nutrients as well as...