Fall is upon us, and you may be wondering what you should be doing in your garden this month? Well, we have you covered. I’m going to share with you what your garden requires based on your planting ...
August Gardening Tips and To-Do List for Every Zone and Region
August is almost at the end of summer, and it is always a busy month for gardeners. But what are you supposed to be doing this month? In this article, we have you covered. Today we are going to ...
How to Get Prepared for Planting Fruit Trees and Bushes
For most fruit trees and bushes, fall is an even better time to plant than spring. So, if you have edible landscaping, food forests, or orchards on your agenda, now is the time to start planning and ...
5 Reasons to Start a Pollinator Garden (and 6 Tips to Help You Do It)
Until I started growing food, I didn't realize how much of our food supply was dependent on insects for production. Now, that I do grow most of our food, I made it my mission to make my homestead a ...
20 Practical Ways to Use Weeds on Your Homestead
I love weeds. I am totally serious. I really love weeds! I realize that I may be one of the few people who have a genuine admiration for these infamous, aggressive growers that like to out-compete ...
23 Functional Cucumber Trellis Ideas Guaranteed to Boost Your Harvest
Do you love the taste of delicious, fresh pickles? Are you growing cucumbers to make your own homemade pickles? Well, if you’re growing cucumbers, you’ll soon realize how important having a trellis ...
How to Propagate Plants by Layering with Minimal Work
When I first started homesteading, I only had about ¼ of an acre to use to grow food. I partitioned part of that to use as a vegetable garden. Then, I earmarked the rest of the space as a mini fruit ...
26 Gorgeous Low Maintenance Houseplants to Brighten Your Home
Is your thumb any color but green? Do you wish to add beautiful fresh plants to your home but can’t seem to keep them alive? You aren’t alone. There are many people out there who struggle with ...
Powdery Mildew: Cause, Identification, Prevention, and Treatment
Have you ever walked in your garden and were surprised to see your plants covered with powdered sugar? If you’ve ever experienced this, the chances are that you have just encountered powdery ...