Actually, You Don’t Need to Save the Dandelions for The Bees
Pretty soon, the snow will melt, the grass will green, and just a few short weeks after that, great sweeping blurs of yellow flowers will cover fields and yards alike. …
Pretty soon, the snow will melt, the grass will green, and just a few short weeks after that, great sweeping blurs of yellow flowers will cover fields and yards alike. …
Before we jump in, I want to disclose that Rural Sprout is a Garden Tower Project affiliate. Should you purchase one of their kits through the link, Rural Sprout receives …
Learning how to grow carrots can be a challenge for any gardener. Growing this classic root vegetable seems simple, but without careful cultivation, you’ll end up with little harvest to …
It’s true. Gooseberries taste like sour grapes when consumed raw. Yet, when fully ripe, they take on a range of flavors from grapes crossed with plums to Muscat wine-inspired balls …
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. As part of the Apiacaea family, it is closely related to carrot, celery, and parsley. This culinary and …
Potting soil is one of those things you can just never have enough of. Between re-potting plants into bigger spaces, starting seeds, and container gardening, you can go through bag …
Making maple syrup is a beloved springtime activity. It brings people out of the slumber of winter to make magic by turning tree water into sugary goodness. This homestead chore …
Eat this plant. It’s garlic mustard. Eat as much of it as you can. (This is where you imagine intense music playing in the background.) Um, okay, Tracey, sure, whatever …
If I were ever a convicted murderer who ended up on death row, I know what my last meal would be. Save your filet mignon or your lobster and champagne. …
You know, when a recipe calls for a clove of garlic, and you’re like, “So, what you really mean is three cloves, right?” If that’s you, you’re in good company. …
For many of us in the northern hemisphere, March is the month of hope. It brings up the eternal expectation that spring is finally around the corner. Which may not …
Pruning roses, fruit trees and other landscape plants is not rocket science. Anyone and everyone can do it. Of course, your success still depends on your willingness to follow a …
As homesteaders, we’re already ahead of the curve when it comes to self-reliance and resilience. We understand how important it is to make the most of our land and resources. …
You know what’s really sad? Grabbing the jar of pickles from the fridge and realizing there’s nothing left but brine and spices. Or am I the only one who absentmindedly …
Bringing home a batch of new baby chicks can be stressful, especially if you’ve never raised chickens before. There’s a lot to learn before you start raising chicks, and the …
Herbs are savory and aromatic plants, grown for flavoring, fragrance, and medicine. About as easygoing as can be, most herbs will thrive with very little intervention from the gardener. They …
Copper is a friendly metal, isn’t it? It has such a beautiful, warm glow and charm to it. I mean, come on, it’s even one of Julie Andrews’s favorite things …
You’ve built yourself a raised bed (or maybe you’ve put together one of these ready made kits), you’ve avoided all the common raised bed mistakes, but now it’s time to …
Once you start growing a garden, you will keep finding more reasons to add more and more diverse plants. That’s just the way it works. You get excited by growing …
When you type your query with nimble and curious fingers into a search bar: “why attract earthworms”, what comes up? Why would you want earthworms in your garden? Are earthworms …
Nothing strikes fear into my houseplant-loving heart more than going to water my plants and finding the tell-tale signs of spider mites. Leaves that were lush and green start to …
There’s nothing better than picking fresh lettuce, peas, and radishes from your windowsill in the middle of the winter. Yes, you heard correct, your windowsill. We all know you can …
You want to provide your family with the best non-toxic cleaning products. Why not grow your own? We’re not talking herbal remedies here, but rather a natural sponge that makes …
The ability to grow your own food is a right, as much as it is a privilege and a duty. And it isn’t something that some of us are willing …