Nothing is more frustrating than taking the time to start your seeds only for them to not germinate. You wait, wait, and wait some more, but nothing happens. That’s where seed viability tests can save ...
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How to Feed Sheep, What Not to Feed, Cutting Costs, and More
If you’re new to raising sheep, knowing what to feed your flock can be downright overwhelming, and knowing what NOT to feed your flock is vitally important. Like people, sheep don’t require ...
Choosing Plants for Your Garden – Everything You Need to Consider
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden - The Considerations and Care Requirements I had an amazing patch of Lily of the Valley growing in acidic clay soil, in full sun at my old house. Recently, ...
Salsify: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That's salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It ...
Growing Parsnips: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The golden child of the vegetable ...
Garden Planting Calendar – Find the Right Time to Plant Vegetables
Planning a vegetable garden can feel like a monumental task. You have to know your USDA planting zone. You have to research to know which plants can reasonably grow in your climate. You need to know ...
Growing Mache: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Winter can suck for the gardener. You may have a few herbs on the window sill, but generally, there's not much growing in the garden. Mache is one of the exceptions. This tasty veg can handle weather ...
How to Use Intercropping Wisely to Increase Your Harvest
The concept of intercropping seemed completely revolutionary. Not only did you get to grow more food in a small garden, but you could reduce weeds, minimize pest pressure, water less, better control ...
Winter Homesteading Activities To Fill Your Freezing Cold Days
I love to work outside even on freezing cold days…unless it’s windy. There is something about the cold wind that cuts to your core and chills you to the bone. In truth, those bone-chilling ...