by Homesteader | Jun 23, 2013 | Composting Tips, Greenhouse, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Greenhouses are helps in the cultivation of crops. They are very efficient in extending the expanding periods of particular crops and in shielding the crops from different unfavorable conditions which are brought about by weather and predators. They enhance the...
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 19, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Stretching the Homestead Budget, Urban Homesteading
Most homesteaders are typically the most frugal people when it comes to their resources and land. If you ask most people who homestead, they will likely give an answer that shows being frugal is simply part of a homesteading lifestyle. It’s called, being...
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...
