A quick look at any seed catalog shows you that you can grow tons of pea varieties in your garden. That makes it hard to pick! I always grow several pea varieties in my garden. I like to see the ...
How to Get Started with Urban Foraging and Connect with Nature in the City
Urban foraging is the new craze in homesteading that has taken hold of many people. It's a way to get closer to nature and find food, medicine, and other valuable treasures in your own backyard - even ...
Homestead Water Plan: Water Collection & Storage Tips for Emergencies
Scientists spend so much time looking for water on other planets because without water, there's no life. It's vital to have a homestead water plan. Lacking an alternate plan to running water can be a ...
Grape Pests and Diseases: How to Beat, Treat and Avoid Them
People have been growing grapes for centuries. From wineries to table grapes, this indispensable fruit conjures up visions of hillsides planted with old, knurled vines or Romans snacking on them while ...
How to Make a Simple Pair of Knit Socks
Whether you're new to knitting or have been playing with yarn for a while, you may be interested in learning how to knit socks. These are immensely handy items to know how to create, and You can ...
How to Deal With Sawflies in Your Garden
Sawflies are pests that are related to wasps. They deposit eggs into plants that eventually hatch into larvae and eat away at your garden. These pests cause serious problems in large numbers, so ...
How to Save Leggy Seedlings and Prevent Spindliness
In the human world, there are lots of benefits to being leggy. You can reach things that are on the highest shelf, you can see above heads in a crowd, and of course, let’s not forget how much everyone ...
8 Common Apple Tree Diseases and Basic Preventative Tips
We all know that apples are the quintessential fall fruit - and while they are easy to grow, they are not without their fair share of problems. Among these problems are diseases, some of which can ...
10 Common Tomato Diseases To Watch Out For in Your Garden
Tomato plants are known for being vulnerable to a number of tomato diseases. Fungal, viral, and bacterial issues can wipe out entire crops and gardens in a short period if left unchecked, so you need ...