We wait all fall and winter for warmer temperatures so we can plant and enjoy our vegetable garden. But sometimes we get too much of a good thing. If your garden got scorched by intense temperatures last summer, you may be looking to add some more heat tolerant vegetables this … [Read more...]
14 Things You Should Never Compost (And Why)
Composting allows you to make your own organic fertilizer by decomposing waste from your garden and food scraps from your kitchen. Not only do you reduce waste in the trash, but you also save money by creating compost at home for free. Bagged compost from garden nurseries isn't … [Read more...]
How To Turn A Twig Into A New Tree
Every homestead can use more trees. Many new homesteaders quickly learn the value that trees have on the property. There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It takes time to develop healthy and … [Read more...]
10 Proven Ways To Boost Your Vegetable Garden Harvest
If you're new to gardening, one of the first Youtube channels you should check out is GrowVeg. Their videos are short, to the point, and incredibly helpful. No, I'm not affiliated with them in any way, I'm just really impressed with their content. On their website, they sell a … [Read more...]
Build A DIY Self-Watering Planter For Only $10
If you're a vegetable gardener, self-watering planters are one of the best inventions ever. Probably the most common mistake gardeners make is to overwater their plants. It's just instinct to want to give your plant a drink if it doesn't look well. But oftentimes, you end up … [Read more...]
6 Food Scraps That Will Help Your Garden Flourish
If there is one thing that homesteaders do better than anyone else, it’s finding ways to reuse, recycle, and re-source what most people would consider waste. There is no place this philosophy shines brighter than in the relationship between the kitchen and the garden. What comes … [Read more...]
37 Garden Plants That Must Be Kept Separate
You’ve probably heard about companion gardening – the concept of planting certain plants near each other for natural benefits such as better growth, higher yields, and pest control. However, you may not realize that just as some plants grow better together, others do not. In … [Read more...]
12 Fruit Trees You Can Grow In Buckets
Growing fruit trees in buckets or a similar container is an excellent way to cultivate your own fruit, even in small spaces. Both columnar and dwarf fruit trees are easily grown in buckets, which means you can relocate them inside when the weather turns chilly. This allows you … [Read more...]
11 Herbs And Flowers That Mosquitoes Hate
Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes when you’re outdoors? If there is, there’s still no denying that mosquitoes are very annoying. You can have a perfectly relaxing evening on your back porch or at the campground, only to have mosquitoes ruin your day. And that’s … [Read more...]
How Many Plants Does It Take to Feed a Family for a Year?
Would you believe me if I told you that you’re capable of growing the plants needed to feed your family for an entire year? No, I’m not crazy - well, not usually - but I’m on the same journey as you, looking to be self-sufficient and grow what my family needs to survive. Now, … [Read more...]
9 Perennial Herbs To Plant Now And Enjoy Every Year
When you think of an herb garden, do you picture a row of small plants on your kitchen window ledge? An indoor herb garden is an easy and enjoyable way to grow fresh herbs for your recipes. However, you don’t need to stop there. Some herbs are perennials that you can plant … [Read more...]
14 Tips From The Forest For A Successful Vegetable Garden
I love the experience of walking through a large, peaceful forest. The rich smell of damp earth and fallen leaves. The gentle sound of birds, frogs, and insects. The feeling of sunlight and shade moving across my arms and face. And of course, the soft colors of brown and … [Read more...]
Succession Planting: The Secret to Doubling Your Harvest
Succession planting, also called successive planting, is a method of staggering planting crops or planting different crops with varied maturity dates. Instead of using the traditional method of planting an entire garden bed of crops at one time and waiting for the harvest, … [Read more...]
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Vegetable Garden
Some of my favorite articles and videos have "wish I'd known" in the title. Why? Because I know that when I read or watch them, I'm likely to pick up a few tips that will save me a lot of time and trouble. Gardening is so simple yet so incredibly complicated. Many beginners … [Read more...]
How To Create An Edible Food Forest
Yes, You Can Eat Everything That Grows in a Forest. But Only if You Plant It Yourself. Many of us who like to wild forage know an unfortunate fact about nature: Most wild plants are toxic, if not poisonous. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
How To Turn Your Leftovers Into A Thriving Garden
Homesteaders are the ultimate recyclers. You re-purpose jars, buckets, and clothing, and you find ways to fix and reuse things that many people today would toss in the garbage. However, you may be overlooking a recycling project that is easy, economical, and right under your … [Read more...]
8 Homemade Weed Killer Sprays That Really Work
Homemade weed killer sprays not only help you kill all the bad weeds in your garden, they also save you money - and without the use of toxic chemicals. While some weeds can actually be very good to have in and around your garden, many will steal nutrients from the soil that … [Read more...]
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