Maybe you’re bored with plain green beans. Or perhaps those beefsteak tomatoes just aren’t cutting it for you anymore. Orange carrots? Boring, everyone grows those. Could be you’re a foodie …
Planting and tending a backyard garden leads to one of the most fulfilling activities you’ll find outdoors (outside of going for long walks with nowhere particular to go): harvesting. Gardening …
Homegrown tomatoes are simply the best! My Grandma and my Mom both had a knack for growing them, and by some matter of luck or fate, that tomato growing gene …
Are your garden harvests smaller than you dreamed of? Have you come to the realization that your garden may be in a less than an ideal location? Think again. You …
Winter is the time to plan for the growing season ahead. You might be surprised by the number of gardening jobs you have to do. You’ll be kept busy, even …
The use of plants for healing is as old as humankind. Analysis of plants found in the 60,000 year old grave of a Neanderthal man were determined to be of …
Raspberries are one of the most delicious berries to grow in your garden. A delicious perennial that will return year after year with proper pruning. They are certainly a favourite …
Charming. Yup, that’s the best way to describe African violets. These popular little houseplants are an excellent choice for novice plant enthusiasts and diehard green thumbs alike. Related Reading: 15 Rare & …
Are you ready to turn a straw bale into a garden? No, it is not magic, but it can be a lot of fun, and it can provide you with …
If you have never heard the term Hügelkultur before, then you may be rather confused about the subject of this article. But those in the know understand that this is …
When we think about growing food in our gardens, we generally think about fruits, vegetables and herbs. But flowers are not only for ornament, or for the bees and other …
Cultivating healthy homegrown food, and relying a little bit (or a lot!) less on what industry churns out, is a self-reliant dream for a growing number of people. With knowledge, …
Rabbits might be cute – with their huge ears, soft furry bodies, bunny hops, and wiggly noses – but that adorableness quickly fades once you see the damage they can …
It does not matter whether you have a large property, a tiny garden, or no garden at all, container gardening is a great solution for growing a range of different …
It all starts with a dream and a plan to buy some land, or move into a homestead out in the country, all of a sudden having more land than …
Nature is incredibly diverse, just as it is full of overflowing abundance. We don’t always see it, though it is there. And yet, we often limit ourselves to a handful …
Knowledge is power. And if your aim in life is to be a self-reliant gardener and/or homesteader, there are plenty of essential skills to learn! The homesteading experience often starts …
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as Pot Marigold, is a great plant for many gardens. Whether you are an experienced gardener, or a true beginner, calendula are easy to grow. …
You want the best garden soil possible, and sometimes that means using a little creativity when it comes to sourcing soil amendments. If you’ve been questioning how to use …
Let’s face it – gift giving can be hard. How many times have you plastered on a fake smile and forced an, “Oh, this is…nice,” over a gift you weren’t …
An unexpected freeze in spring or fall can quickly devastate your garden. Early in the growing season, it is especially destructive for tender seedlings that are too fragile to survive …
Hey folks, it’s Fall, and you know what that means. Pumpkin season! I can hardly drive more than a few miles without passing a farm stand, a pumpkin patch, or …
Mushroom growing is fun and satisfying, and can be done almost anywhere. Growing mushrooms from plugs on logs tends to take more time than growing them from sawdust, but has …
Does the thought of pruning your beloved fruit trees make your palms sweat, and leave you searching online for videos or tutorials on how to do it correctly? Are you …