The first year I tried to grow a self-sufficient garden, I made some huge mistakes. First, I read the seed catalog on an empty stomach. All those delicious descriptions made me buy so many ...
Growing Vanilla: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Vanilla Beans Successfully
Do you like to make your own extracts? After learning how easy it is to do, it’s almost crazy not to make them yourself. However, purchasing vanilla beans can be more expensive than buying the vanilla ...
Growing Pumpkins: Best Varieties, Planting, Troubleshooting, and Harvesting
Do you spend a fortune on purchasing pumpkins to decorate your home or bake pies? Can't live without those orange guards during fall festivities? Why not try growing your own pumpkins? It's ...
Growing Garlic: How to Plant, Grow, Harvest, and Store
When you hear the word garlic, you probably think something like: 'yummy,' 'vampires,' 'bad breath,' or 'yuck.' If you say anything besides yuck, you’ll be interested to know growing garlic is a lot ...
Growing Cucumbers: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Are you a fan of pickles? One of my boys’ favorite snacks is gherkin pickles, while I love cucumbers dipped in homemade ranch dressing. If you're a cucumber fan too, then you should be growing them ...
Many Benefits of Mints and Their Surprising Versatility for Gardeners
I've met so many gardeners who won't grow mint because they grew it once and it took over their garden. Meanwhile, I grow hundreds of mint plants and start more every year. Personally, I can't get ...
Growing Broccoli: The Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Broccoli
Broccoli is a vegetable rich in vitamins and tastes delicious in a variety of recipes. Knowing these two qualities, you should be asking yourself why you aren’t growing it in your yard right ...
When to Water Plants: The Best Time to Water Indoor or Outdoor Garden
Do you enjoy growing a vegetable garden? What about growing beautiful flowers all around your yard? Planting can be time-consuming in the beginning but also rewarding. The trick is making sure ...
Edible Landscaping: How to Start a Beautiful Perennial Plot for Food Supply
One of the first things most new homesteaders do is start an annual vegetable garden. As a homesteader who happens to grow almost all of my food, I can tell you this is a great way to become more ...