by Homesteader | Jan 16, 2014 | Alternative Growing Methods, Attitudes and Mind Sets, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Many homesteaders love to grow using organic methods. They appreciate the quality of the food, and are sensitive to what they are putting in the ground.We’ve been shocked to find that there are homesteaders who still have a tendency to stay away from organic...
by Homesteader | Sep 1, 2013 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Before getting started, you have to consider the area for your garden. The typical garden is a row garden versus a raised bed or a greenhouse garden, and you can incorporate all three to help raise enough crops. On average, you should be able to raise about one half...
by Homesteader | Jul 28, 2013 | beekeeping, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Bees are an important part of any homestead. Whether you keep bees on your homestead or not you know the important role bees play in your gardening efforts. Many homesteaders keep bees to help with the pollination of their crops and also for the honey they produce. ...
by Homesteader | Jul 9, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
If you are homesteading, chances are you have been growing a garden. Most of the homesteaders I know want to build a long-term garden and are keen on using organic growing principles. Homesteaders typically want to grow healthy crops with nutrient rich soil. Organic...
by Homesteader | Jul 5, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Frugal Living, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Urban Homesteading
If you are homesteading, chances are you have a garden you regard to in growing crops for your food. There are a lot of considerations in caring for your garden (composting, planting, usually tending, gathering) to secure the plants and produce the greatest yield....
by Homesteader | Jul 2, 2013 | Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
If you are engaged in composting on your homestead, if you aren’t careful you might find yourself encountering specific dangers. Composting is a task that is an excellent benefit with homesteading, and also leads one closer to the earth and nature. However,...
