Although this plant has been around for centuries, there is a new upswing of interest in ginger. The medicinal qualities of ginger are reasons enough to start growing this plant. However, fresh ginger also has an amazing taste to add to homegrown dishes that you produced off of … [Read more...]
12 Quick and Easy Garden Hacks
Are you new to gardening? Even if you aren't, you should check out the Youtube channel, Justin Rhodes. He's an experienced homesteader who is an absolute expert on growing food and raising chickens. In this video, he shares 12 gardening hacks that are easy and very effective. … [Read more...]
How to Harvest Seeds from Your Garden
For many of us, seed saving is new and uncharted territory. However, harvesting seeds from your garden is meaningful, beneficial for your family garden and the environment, and saves you money. Keep reading to learn how to choose which seeds to save, and how to harvest, … [Read more...]
Chayote Squash: A Newly Popular Garden Veggie
A strange piece of produce has been showing up in grocery stores across the country recently–something that looks a little like the man-eating Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Confusing in almost every way, the green, pear-shaped chayote “squash” is actually a fruit, is … [Read more...]
No Till Gardening: An Easy Option for New Gardeners
No-till gardening isn’t just the latest fad. It is a gardening method that preserves soil structure, improves the health of your soil, and saves you back-breaking effort in growing your garden each year. It is an easy method for new gardeners because it does not require … [Read more...]
14 Best Fruits to Grow in Buckets
Fruit trees are one of the highlights of any homestead, and it’s easy to see why: a mature fruit tree can produce tens of pounds of delicious fruit each spring that can be dried, canned, juiced, and otherwise preserved. But what if you are homesteading in a rental or you … [Read more...]
How and Why to Use Banana Peels in the Garden
While banana peels on the ground can be a slipping hazard, they also provide some much-needed nutrients to plants. There are a variety of ways to use banana peels to help aid the growth of your homestead. As a natural source of potassium, banana peels help to provide an added … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Grow Corn This Year
If you are looking to add a crop to your survival garden this year, corn is an excellent choice. Easy to grow, harvest and store, corn is useful in many ways around the homestead. Let’s explore 10 reasons to grow corn this year. 1. Easy To Grow Before briefly touching on the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mushrooms in a 5-Gallon Bucket
Mushrooms are easy to grow if you create the right conditions. In this video from the Youtube channel, FreshCap Mushrooms, Tony explains a simple way to grow mushrooms in a 5-gallon bucket using Aspen woodchips and some Oyster mushroom spawn. To start, take a 5-gallon bucket … [Read more...]
If You See These Bugs In Your Garden, Don’t Kill Them
When most of us see a bug, we want to either kill it immediately or get as far away from it as possible. Homesteaders know a thing or two about bugs, and how they can quickly ruin your time outdoors. Mosquitoes are a nuisance, and some insects can cause serious harm with a single … [Read more...]
6 Sensational Gardening Hacks You Should Try
Here are some clever shortcuts to make gardening a little easier this year. They’re six simple tips that I found on an amazing Youtube channel called GrowVeg. If you follow these tips, you'll have a successful garden with less time, less effort, and less money. I typed up the … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening – How to Start an Organic Garden in 6 Steps
Going green and organic is becoming very common, with more and more people wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. Eating organic food can help decrease the number of pesticides and help protect the environment, but unfortunately, the cost of organic food can be very high. If … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Starting Seeds
Would you like to jumpstart your growing season? You can by starting your seeds indoors this winter. Not only does it let you begin gardening in late winter or early spring when the ground is too cold to plant outside, but indoor seed-starting can save you money. Seeds are … [Read more...]
15 Best Fruits and Veggies for Your Container Garden
Wouldn't you love to have fresh fruit growing in your kitchen? Imagine the convenience of having healthy, nutritious, delicious foods just steps away from the dinner table. This is why container gardening is getting so popular, not to mention all the other reasons: no weeds, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your Own Bananas
It’s Easier Than You Think if You Live in the Right Area and You Can Even Grow Them Indoors It’s easy to assume that bananas can only grow in far away and exotic jungles, but they actually can grow in North America and can even be grown indoors. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Prepare For Your Spring Garden
The days are short, the weather is cold, and your garden may seem like a distant memory. However, winter is the time to get started if you’d like a bountiful garden when warm weather arrives. You can get started today, and the best part is, you don’t even have to leave your … [Read more...]
Kitchen Herb Gardening: Essential Herbs and Tips
If you’ve got a sunny window, you’ve got the makings of a kitchen herb garden. I just love having fresh herbs at my fingertips all year long. Fresh herbs can enhance ordinary culinary dishes, add extra nutrition to your meals, and add fragrance and beauty to your home. … [Read more...]
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