by Homesteader | May 5, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Frugal Living, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Seeds and Planting
If you are homesteading and perhaps do not have extensive acreage for growing crops, you can still consider building a greenhouse in small areas. A good greenhouse need not be always big and spacious. Although those requirements are ideal for big plant growers and...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Greenhouse, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, hydroponic farming, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Most homesteaders that I know have some type of garden that they work in order to produce food crops. Many homesteading families only have a small space to grow crops, and do a great job in utilizing the space they have. In fact, many farmers use special techniques...
by Homesteader | Apr 6, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
There is a growing interest in alternative growing methods to increase crop production. Part of the reason, is the soil is becoming more depleted of the nutrients needed for plant growth. Over-fertilization, pesticides, and erosion are some of the causes that may...
by Homesteader | Mar 15, 2013 | Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Herbs and Herb Gardens, Homestead Gardening, Seeds and Planting
With the warm days of spring comes an increase in traffic to and from local nurseries. People who have had cabin fever all winter are chomping at the bit the get outside and begin the new planting season. Before you load up on plants or flower seeds, make sure your...
by Homesteader | Mar 10, 2013 | Composting Tips, Greenhouse, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, worm farming
When I was growing up I loved to dig for earthworms in our backyard garden. As a kid, I spent lots of time looking for worms so that I always had a ready-supply of bait for my favorite fishing hole. I became pretty good at finding these worms because I learned where...
by Homesteader | Mar 6, 2013 | Greenhouse, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening
If you are a homesteader you understand that plant reproducing and over-all harvest yield are essential. In fact, for lots of people gardening is a really effective pastime, and sometimes, a necessity of self-reliance and source of income. It is a good means to work...
