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 nose after dinner. I'm talking about kitchen scraps. Did you know you … [Read more...]
10 Trees Every Homesteader Should Plant (And Why)
Most homesteads are surrounded by an abundance of trees growing in the wild. This is great for firewood and shade, but selectively planting certain trees can offer other benefits. These include fruit trees and certain trees that provide natural, medicinal benefits. The win/win is when a tree can satisfy all needs: firewood, shade, nutrition, and … [Read more...]
7 Fast Bearing Fruit Trees
There’s nothing quite like the experience of going out into your own backyard and picking fresh fruit right off the tree. But fruit trees can be discouraging to many gardeners who like to see a quick turnaround in yield. Many fruit trees can take years to start bearing fruit, and represent a significant time and space investment in any garden. Some … [Read more...]
18 Berry Bushes to Grow in Your Yard (and How)
Do you have a yard? Then you should have berry bushes! Anytime you have the opportunity to get food from nature instead of the store, you should take advantage, and berry bushes are fairly easy to grow and maintain. Plus, the berries themselves are delicious, healthy, and loaded with antioxidants. Take blueberries, for example. They are loaded … [Read more...]
4 Berry Shrubs That Fertilize, Too
If you're going to plant shrubs on your property, you may as well plant ones that grow delicious berries. And if you're going to plant berry-producing shrubs, you may as well plant ones that can be mulched, composted, and used to fertilize your garden. That is the thinking behind this article by Amy from Tenth Acre Farm. As she explains, … [Read more...]
12 Best Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Containers
The appeal of growing fresh produce indoors attracts many different people. It's healthier, tastier, and costs less money. But oftentimes, newcomers are intimidated by the huge variety of options when trying to figure out which seeds to plant. The majority of fruits and vegetables can be grown in a containers with a little work. However, there … [Read more...]
