Do you have unused land you’d like to put to work? How about a project that also lets you make memories with the family? What if you could make some extra money in the process? If this sounds good to ...
December Gardening Tips and To-do list by Planting Zone and Region
Did you assume you were off the hook with gardening because December rolled around? Well, not quite. There are still a few chores to be done whether you go by planting zone or region. If you’d ...
8 of the Tastiest Apple Varieties and How to Make Them Thrive
Apples are the quintessential American fruit. From the tale of Johnny Appleseed to the well-known aphorism 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away,' we Americans love our apple trees. The versatile ...
How to Create a Potager Garden: An Aesthetically Pleasing Kitchen Garden
When I first started homesteading, I wanted to grow food as fast as I could. So, we set up some compost piles, installed fences, amended the soil, started a vegetable garden, and generally did ...
Vermicomposting: A Foolproof Guide to Harnessing Worm Poop in 6 Steps
Slender, slimy, wiggly worms. We all know they are good for the garden, and a fisherman’s best buddy. What you might not know is that they are also the ideal secret weapon for the compost bin. Those ...
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – a Guide to Getting Shiitake Done
Many years ago, I used to watch a French-language TV show on Sundays. Each week they had a different field trip to visit specialty food producers. Even though I only understood half of what was said, ...
Busting the 6 Biggest Myths about Epsom Salts for Plants in the Garden
You've heard about using Epsom salts for plants in your garden. Yes, the same stuff you’ve seen at the drugstore. Those bath salts intended for soaking your pain away have a claim to fame in the ...
November Gardening Tips and To-do List by Planting Zone and Region
Winter is almost upon us. Are you ready? Gardeners miss their gardens when the weather is cool, but we also enjoy the rest. If you're dreading the long winter, the good news is there’s still more ...
5 Steps to Control Garden Pests in the Fall for Healthy Crops Next Year
It's fall and with the crisp air comes a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But wait! You might not be able to see them, but those garden pests you battled all year are still lurking, ...