by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2022 | Alternative Growing Methods, Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
I would say that most home gardeners and homesteaders understanding the importance of building a good compost bin. So, this may be a review, but it’s a helpful review. Let’s take a moment to look at Some Steps to Effective Composting… The hot...
by Homesteader | Apr 13, 2022 | Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Let’s talk about some of the things you can do in your garden in the spring. Let’s start with soil… So, you can dig into the soil, you can learn a little bit about your soil yourself, and you can send a sample off to a lab to learn more about the...
by Homesteader | Apr 28, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Vegetables, Herbs and Herb Gardens, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Importance of a Garden During a Global Crisis Growing a garden not only provides fresh food but a wealth of other benefits too. All that a homestead garden has to offer becomes vitally important during a time of global crisis. During a global crisis (especially a...
by Homesteader | Apr 26, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Here are some Organic Pest Control Options for Your Garden Growing a chemical-free garden is the goal of any homesteader so it’s vital to find organic pest control options for the garden. There will always be hungry pests looking for an easy meal in the garden,...
by Homesteader | Apr 22, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Frugal Living, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Best Vegetables to Grow in the Shade A location that receives direct sunlight 6-hours a day is the best for vegetable growing, but it’s not the only location that will produce food. Several vegetable plants can be grown successfully in shady areas, as long as...
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...
