by Homesteader | Apr 20, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Seeds and Planting
Why do we value heirloom seeds? What are heirloom seeds? Any plant seed varieties that have been grown for years and have not been genetically modified are classified as heirloom seeds. The seeds can be for vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, or anything else...
by Homesteader | Nov 11, 2018 | Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Gardening and Growing
That obviously is the general idea behind this post. There’s a lot of products out there about composting and compost and the last thing you require is another one that explains the technical aspect of the procedure and the clinical basis behind the significance...
by Homesteader | Jan 2, 2018 | Frugal Living, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Harvesting and storing our crops is one of the main areas we focus on our homestead. Obviously, it helps with our self-reliance and sustainability. Preserving our produce is vital for the ongoing life of our homestead. I’ve put together some simple tips and...
by Homesteader | May 30, 2016 | Alternative Growing Methods, Composting Tips, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
The Dirt Paybacks: Advantages of Composting Composting may literally be viewed as a dirty job. Depending on the type of composting process that you undergo, you may find yourself immersed with dirt and other external elements that other people normally wouldn’t...
by Homesteader | May 29, 2016 | Alternative Growing Methods, Greenhouse, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, hydroponic farming, hydroponic growing
In this article, we want to look at some new approaches that homesteaders might want to consider in growing crops. We want to consider good natural solutions for increasing yields. Let’s look at some Tips for Homestead Hydroponics Gardens The requirements for...
by Homesteader | May 26, 2016 | Alternative Growing Methods, Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, worm farming
If you are homesteading, you are likely developing a garden. With that, here are some Unique Gardening Ideas to Increase Yields Given the state of the economy these days, gardening for some has evolved from a productive hobby to a necessary endeavor. Not only the...
