Of all the herbs in the world, bay is one I think should be in every garden. Not just because it's delicious, but also because the plants make a lovely addition to the garden all year round with their ...
Zone Ten Gardening: 21 Best Crops to Grow in This Zone
Do you live in the hot, hot, hot planting zone ten? Many gardeners assume it’s only difficult to garden in extremely cold planting zones, but when gardening in warmer zones, you can face ...
27 Simple Tutorials to Build a DIY Hat Rack
Taken a look at your room lately and noticed that your hat collection has grown? Are you running out of space to keep them all? We don't want those beauties ending up on the floor! That's why we ...
Growing Persimmons: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Persimmon
I remember the first time I bit into a persimmon. I got adventurous at the grocery store and bought a whole case of them on sale even though I'm not a huge fan of fruit. It was around the holidays, so ...
Zone Nine Gardening: The Variety of Plants to Grow in This Zone
Do you live in planting zone nine? If you’re interested in growing the majority of your own food (or even to supplement food to save on groceries), this is a great zone to live in. Whether ...
15 Ways Kombucha Benefits Your Health (And One Big Warning)
We’ve seen this strange item on the grocery store shelves. We talk about it on social media and via the internet. It has been around for yearsa. But do we know why kombucha benefits our health? ...
Growing Comfrey: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Comfrey
Comfrey is one of those herbs that doesn't get the attention it should. It has medicinal properties, and it's high in protein. It's a perennial that brings nutrients up from the depths of your soil ...
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 Ways to Use Emergency Communication When Disaster Strikes
Most of us can remember that day. We all sat helplessly as we watched planes flying into buildings, people running frantically from disaster, and heard loved ones crying out on the news as they ...