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 | Dec 1, 2018 | Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Stretching the Homestead Budget
Many families choose to homestead because of the benefits and joys to the family. There are some significant health benefits to the family that can be directly associated with homesteading. Let’s discuss how your homestead organic garden can help improve your...
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...
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 | 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 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,...
