Weeds are a constant thorn in the side of gardeners everywhere, sometimes literally as well as figuratively. Unfortunately, the most common ways for gardeners to deal with these weeds are not the most healthy or beneficial. Weed killers that are powerful enough to kill weeds … [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 … [Read more...]
11 Common Garden Pests and How to Deal with Them Naturally
Picture this. It’s a beautiful late spring or early summer morning, and you head out to check your garden. The previous day everything looked healthy and strong, but today, you notice signs of an apparent infestation. Seemingly overnight, leaves are withering and/or new growth … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Make Your Garden Soil More Fertile
Growing a bountiful harvest begins with one simple yet extremely important step, regardless of where you live or what you're planting: soil quality. There are many ways to enhance the dirt you'll be planting your seeds in, none of which cost much money or time. Soil is a … [Read more...]
25 Things You Can Use As Seed Starting Containers
It’s that time of year again. Now is your chance to get a jump on spring gardening by starting your seeds indoors. Once you have your seeds, your soil, and your lighting squared away, you'll need to find some containers. Frugal homesteaders repurpose just about everything, and … [Read more...]
6 Proven Strategies to Boost Garden Harvests
Some people grow food year after year and, no matter how hard they work in their gardens, never have as big of a harvest as they hoped for. If you've ever been in that situation, maybe it's time to change your strategy. In this video, GrowVeg shares six strategies that are … [Read more...]
5 Vegetables That Are TOO Easy To Grow
Most people visiting this site already have some experience with gardening, but I know many of you will be planting vegetable gardens for the first time ever this year. When planning a garden, the biggest and most important question is, "What should I plant?" It really depends on … [Read more...]
11 Most Effective Medicinal Herbs
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Learning to use herbal remedies can be a great way to increase your … [Read more...]
19 Things to Do Before You Plant Your Spring Garden
At this point in the winter, outdoor gardening can seem like a distant memory. However, there are many tasks you can and should start doing right now to gear up for a great spring garden. Here’s our checklist of 19 things to do before you plant your spring garden. Want to … [Read more...]
15 Best Crops to Grow for Food Storage
Having a pantry or cellar full of stockpiled food and supplies gives a person a feeling of security. It is comforting knowing that no matter what comes to pass in the world outside, your family will be well fed. The fact that you grew and preserved these nutritious foods yourself … [Read more...]
6 Gardening Myths That Just Create More Work
Many years ago, there was a biologist, philosopher, and farmer in Japan who had a novel way of approaching his work on the land. Instead of asking what he could do to make his farm and gardens more productive, he asked what he could not do. He was interested not in what … [Read more...]
5 Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings & Leaves
You might be wondering, why would I regrow plants from cuttings when I can just get seeds? As you'll see, there are many benefits to growing new plants from cuttings. For example, rooted cuttings are sturdier and mature much faster. So what sort of plants can you grow from … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Plants For Your Fall Garden
For those of you with green thumbs, it's almost time to start your fall garden. But which plants should you choose? Although you can plant almost all the same vegetables you would plant in the spring, there are several things to take into account. For example, since the days get … [Read more...]
7 Invasive Plants to Beware Of (and How to Deal With Them)
Invasive plants, whether in your garden, lawn or wood lot, can be a major time sink in your landscaping efforts, taking over garden plants and native forest species alike while decreasing ecological diversity, setting back ecosystem succession (growth and evolution), and … [Read more...]
6 Plant Diseases and How to Prevent Them
Even the most healthy plants will sometimes succumb to disease, but if you know what to watch out for and how to treat it, you’ll often be able to catch it early and nip it in the bud. Here are some of the most common types of plant diseases you’ll come across growing both … [Read more...]
11 Powerful Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. For centuries, people have used herbs both to nourish and to heal the body. … [Read more...]
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