Gardening

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...