Spring has sprung. Plants are blooming. Life feels great. Then out of nowhere, Mother Nature loses it, and BAM! A cold snap. You’ve already planted your garden. You’ve worked tirelessly to ...
122 Free DIY Greenhouse Plans to Help You Build One in Your Garden This Weekend
Do you like the idea of being able to extend your growing season? What about having a great space to start seeds a little earlier? Then you need a greenhouse. They are a great addition to any ...
What to Compost: 88 Everyday Things to Compost (and 9 NOT to)
Compost is literally the best thing you can plant your vegetables and flowers in. What is even better is that you can make your own. You only need a compost bin and some of the materials that ...
9 Indoor Seed Starting Tips (and Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Growing a gorgeous garden each year is every homesteader’s dream! Being able to grow an abundant variety of fresh vegetables and fruits to carry yourself and family through the winter is the goal for ...
Not Sure Where to Start? Here Are 7 Ways to Get Seeds for Your Garden
Gardening is an important part of homesteading. After all, that is what we have set out to do---be self-sustained. In order to accomplish this goal, we have to know how to place a seed on the ground ...
8 Easiest Vegetables to Grow Even If You Don’t Know Anything About Gardening
Raising a garden offers many benefits to the gardener. It is much healthier to grow your own food. You are fully aware of what has gone into the product and know what you are eating. A vegetable ...
How to Start a ‘No Dig’ Garden That Won’t Break Your Back (or Wallet)
So you want to garden but don’t have a tiller or the means to purchase one? Maybe you aren’t looking forward to the endless amounts of weeding and backbreaking work? No worries; just start a ‘no dig’ ...
10 Best Vegetables and Fruits to Grow If You Don’t Have Big Backyard
You can easily start your own sustainable garden in small spaces such as your backyard, a balcony or a patio. Even if you don’t have a lot of space, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in ...