Pines are a classic choice for the yard, with their stately appearance and evergreen splendor. For the most part, they're fairly maintenance-free, as well. Although many conifers are quite ...
The True Cost of Raising Chickens for Eggs
As the cost of food continues to rise, many people are aiming to be as self-sufficient as possible. One option to consider is raising chickens for eggs, as opposed to buying overpriced eggs at the ...
How to Weave an Elegant Living Fence or Tunnel with Tree Cuttings
If you're looking for an environmentally friendly, low-cost, and beautiful way to cordon off a section of land or create a lattice tunnel to grow pole beans or vine fruits on, we have a clever idea ...
21 Raspberry Pests and Diseases and How to Treat Them
If you grow any type of food, then you know how frustrating it can be to lose your plants to pests, predation, and pathogens. Raspberries aren't immune to any of these issues, and if they aren't ...
The Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Trees Indoors Successfully
Citrus trees can be absolute treasures to grow at home. In addition to their delicious fruits, their blossoms and leaves are sublimely fragrant, and many citrus parts have medicinal and cleansing ...
Maximize Food Security Using Crop Rotation
If you're cultivating a garden to help enhance your food security, there are several ways to keep it as healthy and productive as possible. We will touch on how to use crop rotation in a few ...
10 Best Zucchini Cultivars to Suit Every Homesteader’s Needs
If you're a fan of summer squash, then you probably like to grow as much as humanly possible. The types you grow will either thrive or fail, depending on your growing zone and how much space you have ...
Black Salsify: How to Grow This Tantalizing Medieval Root Vegetable
You may have heard of salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) before, but are you familiar with black salsify (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum)? Or how to cultivate, harvest, and prepare it? This root ...
11 Tips for Starting a Successful Fiber CSA Program
You may already be familiar with community-supported agriculture (CSA), and might even subscribe to one for the veggies, herbs, and fruits you don't grow yourself. Homesteaders and farmers who ...