Gardening

If you are reading this article, then like me, you love to be self-sufficient growing vegetables for your consumption. We are eating poison mostly...

We love our chickens. They give us hours of endless entertainment. And, they give us an abundance of fresh and nutrient-dense eggs, of course! But...

The Amish belong to a religious community and the life they live is mostly farming and being self-sufficient in many ways. Gardening is therefore...

For those of you growing tomatoes for the first time, it's likely that you've seen a few interesting little problems. Maybe you had tons of flowers...

Perhaps the idea of using toothpaste in the garden seems a little strange to you. Trust me, at one point, it was odd for us, too. Nowadays, we use...

It might surprise you to learn just how many valuable plants are growing in the wild just waiting to be found by a savvy forager. In fact, some of...

Gardening is a wonderful past-time enjoyed by millions around the world. We feed ourselves with it, work long hours on our hands and knees to...

Homesteading is all about being self-sufficient. One of the first things many homesteaders want to do is start producing their own food. Many people...

The planting season is creeping up in the southern part of the country and many of us are starting plants indoors as we speak. After all, you'll see...

Growing vegetables does not have to stop in the summer. You can easily grow various vegetables throughout the fall and winter months. By knowing...

A simple growth process, delicious, and packed full of vitamins and nutrients, cabbages are one of the most popular vegetables to grow. There is no...

For a very long time I’ve been looking for a seed kit to start a small medicinal garden in my backyard. I’m no spring chicken anymore and as health...

If you’ve been considering growing potatoes, there’s no time like the present. Potatoes are extremely nutritious, massively versatile, and a staple...

Is raising 100% of your own vegetables possible? Absolutely. We raise 100% of our vegetables which means we don’t rely on the grocery store for any...

You will hear children squeal in terror when they catch a glimpse of a slimy-looking amphibian hopping across the grass. But for the gardener, they...

When it comes to planting tomatoes, a gardener's number one concern is tomato hornworms! They will destroy your plants quicker than any other...

Acquiring a more self-sustainable homestead will involve gardening. Producing your own fruits and vegetables for your family to enjoy will bring a...

If you are keen to start gardening, you may have been put off going ahead by some of the myths that are circling around in the community. With so...

Not only do tomatoes taste better, but they are healthier when you grow them yourself. Nevertheless, you’ve got to plant them in the right...

Homesteaders are always looking for newer, more innovative ways to make their soil richer and nutritious for their plants. If you’re someone who’s...

When it comes to landscaping a yard, most people select herbs and plants that beautify their area. However, a better idea is to combine beauty with...

Slugs and snails are some of the most common, peskiest, and yuckiest garden pests around. They can be found almost anywhere in the world, most...

The majority of vegetables need a minimum of six to eight hours of sunlight to thrive. However, don’t neglect the shade-loving vegetables. Lightly...

Gardening and homesteading, while ultimately saving you money on fresh organic vegetables, can get expensive when you’re setting up your vegetable...

Growing your own herbs is a fun and easy way to ensure you have everything you need to add an extra hit of flavor to your dishes. Every cook knows...

Your garden is a beautiful place full of flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and anything else you’d like to grow. However, if you’re noticing a...

During the summer and fall, most gardens are alive and kicking. However, winter weather is unpredictable, it rains, snows, it can be frosty or...