How long you can go without heading to the store “to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner“, will determine how well you are prepared in case of any emergency. To determine …
Gardening is often about thinking long-term. One of the key strategies in successful garden design and implementation is observing, waiting, and taking slow and small steps towards long-term growth. But …
If you use your imagination, you can find plenty of ways to use reclaimed materials in your garden. In fact, if you are living sustainably, you should be able to …
Remember when fireflies were flickering and lighting up the the night sky in the thousands, sometime around midsummer? At present, that childhood joy is but a regional occurrence. The last …
Creative garden bed edging can really make a big difference to the look and feel of your garden. Choosing the right methods and materials is important. In this article, we …
Planting a new plum tree is an exciting experience. They say that the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, but the next best time is today. …
If you live near a shoreline, seaweed may be an untapped natural resource at your disposal. You may not realise it, but there are many uses for seaweed around your …
We all could certainly do with less pests in our lives, especially the type that bite, sting, and raid your pantry. Getting rid of household pests is an age old …
Diversification is key to making money on a homestead. And here are 35 ways to make a little – or a lot – of money from your homestead. One of …
Peonies are beautiful flowering plants that can find a place in many gardens. Paeonia, the only genus in the Paeoniaciae family, to which peonies all belong, can be herbaceous perennials …
In the forest, just before delicate spring buds at the ends of tentative branches begin to gently open, life on the forest floor is already awakening. You may even catch …
Once you have sown your seeds, they will soon germinate and begin to grow. But if you have sown them in seed trays, or pots, you will at some point …
For many people, the harbinger of spring is seeing that first robin or the tiny green shoots of crocus poking up through the snow. But for those of us with …
Sprouts are tasty little bites of freshly germinated seeds that enrich your health in a myriad of ways. They are rich in fiber, low in calories and full of essential …
Healing herbs and wild medicines are all around us. They are to be found in meadows, forests, even our own backyards! And we should never underestimate their potential. Some of …
No matter what calendar month we are in, we are always pondering about the garden, whether we are dreaming about seeds, companion planting and this year’s garden layout, or getting …
After you’ve successfully fermented batch after batch of amazingly crunchy sauerkraut, perfecting the process along the way, brine and spices included, the question begs to be asked: what fermented veggies …
Wood chip is a material that many take for granted. It is common on many homesteads, and used in many gardens, parks and public spaces. It is a valuable material, …
Raising chickens is such a delight, because they’re pets with benefits. Not only do they provide affection, entertainment, and fun, but they provide you with breakfast too! We’re often asked …
I love the internet, don’t you? With a few keystrokes, I can instantly get answers to all of my gardening questions. What kind of fertilizer should I be putting on …
Are you getting tired of the dreary, long, cold, snowy winter? Then it’s time to break out the seed and plant catalogs and start planning your spring garden. Nothing helps …
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow. They look lovely in planters, hanging baskets or ornamental beds or borders, but they can also be an excellent addition …
There are times when you find a plant that perfectly combines beauty and utility. Glass gem corn is one of the best and most stunning examples of this phenomenon. The …
Fungus gnats are small, dark, soil dwelling flies that feed on organic matter in potting mix and other growing media. Adult fungus gnats reach a size of only 1/16 of …