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 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 | Dec 9, 2012 | Composting Tips, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Seeds and Planting, worm farming
Many people who are homesteading look for additional ways to profit and live off their land. The typical ways people generate income on their homestead are with vegetables, poultry, and livestock. Here’s an idea to consider for your homestead. It is very...
by Homesteader | Dec 8, 2012 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Exactly how one takes care of their organic garden can say a whole lot about them as a farmer and person. An activity that focuses on working in the dirt and relying on nature and spending quality time is just what makes organic gardening enjoyable. That can appear...
