Have you ever read on a packet that a seed needs scarification before planting? While it's not a common instruction, it's a handy trick to know because it speeds up and improves germination rates. ...
Summer Care Tips for Your Herb Garden
We often think of summer as the ideal time for gardening. The warm weather and ample sunlight provide plants with almost everything they need to thrive. For your herbs, however, summer can mean they ...
What is Medicated Chick Starter – Do My Chicks Actually Need It?
If you’re new to raising chicks and chickens, all the lingo and terminology out there might be confusing. From layer feed to broiler ration, mash to pellet, it can be tough to figure out what to ...
Growing Pecan Tree: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Two words: pecan pie. Got your attention? If you've got the space and time, you should consider growing pecans, and not only to make dessert. They can also be used in savory dishes or to make some ...
Epicurean Homesteading: How to Be Self-Sufficient While Making Your Life More Pleasurable
“Homesteading is not about hardship. It’s about creating a pleasurable life.” It often shocks people when I say this. It’s almost as if they want to believe homesteading has to be difficult. Maybe ...
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
Whether you do all your vegetable gardening in containers or use pots to supplement your gardens, eggplants are a fantastic vegetable to grow in containers. That's because you can get a large ...
9 Versatile Uses for IBC Totes on a Small Farm or Homestead
Last winter, we were able to score a great deal on IBC totes from a distributor a couple of hours away. Instead of paying several hundred dollars for one of these bulk containers, we instead paid ...
Growing Endive: Planting, Caring For, and Harvesting This Versatile Green
Do you want to try some different greens in your weekly salads? What about a green you can grill up with some butter? If so, you should try growing endive in your garden for a whole new flavor ...
How to Create a Delightful Herb Border Hedge
Do you love those potager pictures of lovely lettuce and cabbage heads surrounded by beautiful herb border hedges or along pathways? Me too! It’s just amazing how a simple herb border hedge can ...