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...
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 | Nov 11, 2018 | Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Gardening and Growing
That obviously is the general idea behind this post. There’s a lot of products out there about composting and compost and the last thing you require is another one that explains the technical aspect of the procedure and the clinical basis behind the significance...
by Homesteader | May 31, 2016 | Growing Fruits, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Gardening and Growing
We’ve shared often about the benefits and joy of planting fruit trees on your homestead. Let’s take it a step further and share some thoughts about Starting an Orchard on your Homestead If you have a large amount of land that you have not put to use, you...
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...
