When most people plant trees, they just buy a baby tree from the store and transfer it to the ground. But there's another method that is cheaper and more satisfying: Take a twig from the kind of tree you want to plant and nurture it into a whole new tree. Doing this isn't as complicated as you might think. In this article by Anna Ikona on … [Read more...]
Converting Lawns Into Gardens
In America, the lawn care industry is worth about $4 billion a year. That's right, billions and billions of dollars just for land that usually sits there untouched, being green. Don't get me wrong, I love walking barefoot on a nice lawn, playing games with my kids. But imagine how much food could be grown if people started converting their lawns … [Read more...]
15 Easy Ways to Grow Potatoes
If you could grow only one crop on your homestead, potatoes would be a good choice. Potatoes are perhaps the ultimate survival food. They are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, protein, and nucleic acid. They can be prepared in many ways, from potato chips to potato casserole. And best of all, there are many ways to grow potatoes. What makes … [Read more...]
23 Budget-Friendly Garden Shed Ideas
If you're really serious about gardening, then you probably have all sorts of supplies: rakes, hoes, shovels, trowels, shears, pruners, gloves, wheelbarrows, and so forth. You could pile all that stuff in your garage (if you have one) or cram it into your foyer or laundry room, but the ideal solution is to have a nice garden shed. That's where … [Read more...]
40 Best Plants for an Edible Landscape
Imagine a dire survival situation where everything you stockpiled has disappeared into the sky and it’s just you and your partner, Adam and Eve style. It’s time to live off the land. Lucky for you two, your home has a landscape full of flowers, plants, seeds, and produce that practically sustains itself. You’ve got crops with vitamins, … [Read more...]
Build a Raised Garden Bed for Under $30
I've often recommended raised bed gardens to new gardeners, and for many reasons. First of all, it's easier on your back and joints. Since a raised bed is usually a foot or higher, you can sit on a stool and work rather than on your knees. Second, you'll have fewer weeds and pests to deal with. And third, the loose soil means you'll have less … [Read more...]
