Today we live in trying times, and they seem to be getting worse. There could come a day when we're no longer able to go out and buy food, which is why it’s time to start becoming more self-sufficient. That includes learning how to grow your own garden, and this can be made … [Read more...]
The One Tree That Every Homesteader Should Plant
Trees are a homesteader’s best friend. They provide shelter from the sun, wind, and rain, as well as protection from intruders. They often have medicinal properties or produce food—or both. Firewood is yet another benefit, and it's essential for homesteaders who are off the … [Read more...]
How To Harvest Herbs For Maximum Potency
Harvesting herbs shouldn't be done whenever you feel like it. There are right and wrong times to harvest herbs for maximum potency. Whether you're using your herbs for medicinal purposes or adding flavor to your kitchen dishes, knowing the right time to harvest herbs increases … [Read more...]
10 Homemade Weed Killers That Really Work
Homemade weed killers 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 be very good to have in your garden, most will steal nutrients from the soil—nutrients your plants need in order … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Garden Going All Summer
Summer heat brings about its own gardening challenges. Wilting plants, withering seedlings, bolting, and mildew are all possible problems that can show up when the temperatures rise. However, making some adjustments to your gardening can help you have a terrific garden all summer … [Read more...]
14 Ways To Maximize The Yield From Any Garden
As Food Shortages Continue to Occur, More and More People are Planting Gardens. Here’s How to Make the Most of It. If a toilet paper shortage wasn’t enough, we’re starting to see curious shortages of eggs, milk, and now meats. It stands to reason that vegetables and fruit may be … [Read more...]
11 Easy Ways to Keep Animals Out Of Your Garden
One of the biggest threats to any garden is unwanted animal visitors looking for a snack. Although there are commercial and chemical methods of prevention, there are also a variety of natural remedies proven to be effective at keeping animals away from the garden. Naturally, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ginger in Your Kitchen
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...]
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