There was a time in my life when I didn't completely understand what it meant “to get to the root” of something. Phrases like “finding the root cause of a problem” or “going back to our roots” just ...
How to Store Seeds Correctly and Why It Is Vitally Important
Have you heard about the growing number of global seed banks in locations around the world? They are special libraries for all the genetic plant material that has been found and collected worldwide. ...
5 Homestead Clothing Trends for Comfort, Safety, and Style
When I was a teenager, I had a half-shaved head and otherwise purple hair. I loved to rip up my stockings and wear plaid skirts with neon combat boots. I was very much a follower of punk rock fashion ...
How to Make Even More Compost Using Bokashi
I am a rebel homesteader who likes to try all the things people tell me not to do (as long as they are legal). For example, on the composting front, I had my doubts about those lists of things you ...
14 Do’s and Don’ts of Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden
The other day, some friends who are starting an organic vegetable garden told me they got their soil test results back. They said the only recommendation they got was to apply 10-10-10 fertilizer. ...
6 Smart Strategies for Starting Seeds on a Shoestring Budget
This year I am starting 120 different kinds of plants including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and pollinator attractants. All in, I'll be growing several thousand plants on about an acre's worth of ...
20 Low to No Cost Gardening Hacks for Homesteaders
Have you heard the meme about the $64 homegrown tomato? Well, that came from a book by William Alexander. From the way I understand it, he's a gardener who spent a vast amount of money constructing ...
Potting Shed: Why You Need It and 15 Tips on How to Use It
I dreamed of having a potting shed for years before I actually got one. I don't know why, but a potting shed seemed like a symbol of gardening excellence. I felt like I had to have one before I could ...
How to Make Organic N-P-K Fertilizer Mixes at Home and Save Money
Getting the right fertility for the plants you are growing is one of the hardest skills to master when growing food at home. It can take years of practice to get it right. Plus, it's a moving ...