Don't you love that moment when you taste the first sun-warmed strawberry of the season? With all the promise of those days of sweet berries ahead of you? You can picture the pies, jams, and treats to ...
Best Self-Seeding Annual Flowers and Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
I'll embrace any idea that can help me save time in the garden. One great way to get some of your time back is to choose plants that self-seed, grow for a season, then self-seed again. Self-seeding ...
Your Foolproof Guide to Growing Delicious Serviceberries
If you're adding more edible perennials to your garden or homestead, be sure to start growing serviceberries! These delicious, healthy fruits aren't as well-known as blueberries or blackberries, but ...
How to Forage and Use Nightshade
If you’re anything like me, the word “nightshade” conjures images of witches’ sabbats, bottled poisons, and intrigues. It’s hard to see "nightshade" on the page and not write "deadly" in front of ...
20 Spectacular Self-Seeding Perennials to Add to Your Garden
Perennial species are ideal for low-maintenance gardens because you only need to plant them once. They'll simply keep coming back each warm season, growing healthier and more abundant year after year. ...
Why You Need To Use the Ruth Stout Method in Your Garden
The gardening world is always evolving and experts are constantly developing new ways to optimize growing space. One of the key figures in gardening innovation is Ruth Stout and her innovative method ...
Growing Redbuds: How to Plant and Care for These Spring Superstars
For early spring blooms full of color, you can't do better than growing redbuds. And with so many to choose from, chances are you can be growing redbuds no matter what your garden situation ...
6 Essential Blacksmithing Tools to Get You Started
Are you thinking of trying out blacksmithing? If so, you're going to have so much fun! This age-old craft has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years and is an excellent homesteading skill to ...
7 Brilliant Uses for Tree Resin Around Your Home
If you're trying to be as self-sufficient as possible, you're probably familiarizing yourself with materials available to use around your home and property. For example, you might be interested in ...