Straw Bale Gardening 101
Straw Bales 101! So, you've decided to try tossing a straw bale out onto your lawn, maybe poke some seeds into it, and see what happens, right?...
Vegetables You Can Re-Grow From Scraps
Years ago, I decided to start a compost for the first time. Not really understanding just how composting worked, I took a bowl of scraps I collected...
How to Prepare Your Soil For Your Spring Garden
Approximately 95% of our food is grown in soil; therefore, for nutrient-rich food production, healthy soil is essential in your garden. Soils supply...
Raised Bed VS In-Ground Gardens
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...
Straw Bale Gardening
The dream of a simple, contained garden that produces bountiful vegetables drove me to container gardening. When I found insects and birds still...
10 Common Composting Mistakes. Are You Making One Of Them?
Composting is simply using Mother Nature’s recycling system to put back nutrients into the garden ecosystem. Even though there's a lot of composting...
10 Vegetables To Plant In Fall For Winter Harvest
Growing vegetables does not have to stop in the summer. You can easily grow various vegetables throughout the fall and winter months. By knowing...
Cabbage
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...
A Medicinal Garden Kit For Starting A Small Backyard Pharmacy
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...
Potato
If you’ve been considering growing potatoes, there’s no time like the present. Potatoes are extremely nutritious, massively versatile, and a staple...
Vegetable Independence – 100% Self-Reliant Vegetable Production
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...
How To Attract Toads and Frogs to Your Garden (And Why You Should Do It)
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...
How To Get Rid Of Tomato Hornworms Before They Destroy Your Tomato Plants
When it comes to planting tomatoes, a gardener's number one concern is tomato hornworms! They will destroy your plants quicker than any other...
Most Threatening Insects You Should Keep Away From Your Garden
Acquiring a more self-sustainable homestead will involve gardening. Producing your own fruits and vegetables for your family to enjoy will bring a...
13 Gardening Myths
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...
Tomato
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...
Best Crops For Your Survival Garden
When times are uncertain and dire, people turn to survival gardens. It is because a survival garden provides you with readily available and healthy...
What Happens If You Ash Your Garden
For homeowners that still use stoves, fireplaces, and fire pits, chances are you have plenty of gray, powdery matter laying around waiting to be...
Cheap Ways To Get Rid Of Invasive Ants
If you happen to run across an ant in your home, know that there are thousands more hiding out in your yard. Failing to deploy preventative measures...
5 Vegetables That Are Too Easy To Grow
If you want to eat fresh and tasty vegetables, then you might strongly consider planting your very own vegetable garden. You’ll also gain the...
Earthworms
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...
9 Best Plants That Naturally Repel Pests from Your Homestead
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...
The Most Contaminated Vegetables You Should Look Out For
There’s no denying that many of us put great lengths of time and effort into creating and maintaining our gardens. One of the biggest sensations of...
8 Best Natural Ways To Stop Slugs And Snails From Destroying Your Plants
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...
What Happens When You Bury A Fish Head Under A Tomato Plant
What can you do if you want to grow healthy and delicious tomatoes? You might have heard of burying a fish head underneath the plant. But then...
7 Common Raised Bed Mistakes Every Person Should Avoid
Gone are the days where gardeners had to grow everything within the ground. Today, there are various exciting gardening methods, including raised...
How To Make Your Own Vertical Onion Planter
Onions are not exactly hard to grow - all you need is plenty of sun and soil with good drainage. That’s why living in a tight, cramped space with a...
13 Plants That Thrive In Shade
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...
How You Can Keep Rodents Out Of Your Garden
Rodents love gardens, but gardens don’t love rodents. They destroy plants, bulbs, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and containers. Additionally, they...
15 Gardening Mistakes You’re Making Right Now
It seems that no matter how long you have been gardening, there is always something to learn. After all, making mistakes is just part of the...
DIY Survival Garden
No matter if you're planning to start a survival garden out of necessity, prepare for the worst times, or become more self-reliant, you'll love the...
21 Gardening Items You Should Get From the Dollar Store
Gardening and homesteading, while ultimately saving you money on fresh organic vegetables, can get expensive when you’re setting up your vegetable...
