I’m fascinated by aquaponics systems. It’s a fantastic way to grow a variety of crops year-round while raising fish simultaneously. Plus, the entire setup requires little maintenance. You can have ...
What Is Aquaponics, Why, and How to Start an Aquaponic Garden?
Have you heard the term 'aquaponics' being used more and more lately? Though aquaponic gardening has been around for centuries, it has made a comeback in a huge way. Don’t assume it’s only for ...
50 Homemade Easter Snacks for a Memorable and Exciting Day
Call me weird. Right up front. I don’t get into Christmas, but I’m all over Easter. I love this time of year as everything begins to bloom, the simple gifts (if you even do gifts), and I love the ...
34 Creative DIY Easter Basket Ideas for Every Age
Are you struggling to come up with unique Easter basket ideas? It can be tough to do something fresh and original every year, especially if you have more than one Easter basket to make. You’re ...
High Tunnel Gardening: What You Need to Know to Grow Successfully
Are you familiar with the term high tunnel? If you’ve been gardening very long, you may have heard commercial farmers or even avid homesteaders talk about their high tunnels. A 'high tunnel' is ...
13 DIY High Tunnel Ideas to Build in Your Garden
Are you contemplating building a structure on your homestead which will allow you to grow vegetables longer or perhaps, year-round? You may have considered building a greenhouse and using a heat ...
Is Soaking Seeds Before Planting Worth Your Time? How Do You Do It?
To soak your seeds or not soak your seeds prior to planting, that is the question... Among gardeners, at least. The short answer is that soaking seeds is a matter of personal preference, but ...
How to Bottle-Feed Piglets Correctly
Are pigs a part of your homestead? Are you considering incorporating them into your homestead in the near future? Whether they’re already there or coming in the future, it’s important to be ...
April Gardening Tips and Tasks for Every Planting Zone and Region
You’re jumping with excitement! You can hardly stand it any longer. You’ve survived the long and dreary winter months. The sunshine has come back out to play. Your soil is thawing, and you’re about ...