Gardening

10 Plants to Keep the Wasps and Hornets Away

Seeing wasps and hornets spoil your precious fruits in the garden can be distressing. However, rather than using harsh chemicals, which may disturb...

These Plants Are Killing Your Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes on your homestead can be super cool! However, these berries are very picky about where they live. Some of the plants nearby can be...

15 Tools That Should Not Be Missing From Your Gardening Kit

Having the right tools can make all the difference between a thriving garden and a struggling one. With the proper tools, you can ensure healthy...

Why You Should Add Calendula To Your Garden

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

9 Signs You’ve Got Rats

Hearing a scratching noise, dirty runways, and smelling an unpleasant odor have freaked you out? As rats are active only at night, it's always...

Plant These To Keep The Pests Away

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...

Weeds You Should Never Pull From Your Backyard

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....

Deadly Bugs For Your Crops

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?...

Vegetable Planting “Tips” That Ruined My Crops

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...

Stop Making These Dangerous Pest Control Mistakes

Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous, so naturally, we want to control them. From...

Plant These Now For An Early Summer Harvest

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...

What Happens When You Use Backing Soda In Your Garden?

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...

How To Keep Raccoons Away From Your Property

Perhaps you've come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after they've invaded your chicken coop overnight. Everyone who's...

How To Start A Regenerative Garden

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

15 Medicinal Plants You Need To Start Growing This Spring

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....

Avoid These 7 Common Greenhouse Gardening Mistakes

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

How To Plan Your Vegetable Garden for This Spring

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

If You Don’t Have Enough Space To Grow A Garden, Do This

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,...