If any one food comes to mind when fall begins, it is probable pumpkin. This is the time of year when it is all about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin cookies. While these are delicious treats, I think we all try to aim for balance with our health. Here you will find some…
Are you ready for a new season of gardening but you need some seed company recommendations? Maybe this is your first time ever gardening and you want to know what we are growing in 2024, so you know where to start? In this article I am sharing with you the top three seed companies I…
A well-planned potager, or kitchen garden, can be a beautiful and enticing way to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet. The following tips will help you plan a productive and practical potatger. Tip #1: Pick the Perfect Spot for your Potager. When choosing a location for your kitchen garden, try to…
Growing tomato plants from seeds is not that difficult and it is extremely rewarding. You can find a large variety of tomato plant seed packets and it is fun to experiment with the different varieties you find. In this article we’ll be going over not only how to grow strong tomato plants from seeds but…
I think most of us gardeners hope for more and more space to grow things right? But sometimes it’s not all about the space and area needed in planting more and more crops. Sometimes it is great to think about how to bump up the production of the garden by utilizing succession planting tactics. What…
If you are wanting to get into homesteading and gardening but lack the space for a full-scale garden, you still can grow your own fresh fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs. The only requirement is that you have access to an outdoor space, such as around your home’s foundation, deck, patio, or on a balcony. Your…
One of the most important things you need in your backyard if you intend to grow your own food is good soil. Depending on where you live, you might have soil that is more sandy or more clay or you may be super lucky and have a great humous soil that can handle a lot of…
You recycle. You buy organic foods whenever possible and you try to combine your errands so you don’t use too much fuel. Maybe you carpool to work and occasionally buy and sell from consignment stores. Becoming more sustainable on your homestead is on your radar. You want to be a responsible citizen that takes care…
You may have been wondering if growing your own food is worth the effort. The short answer is yes. In fact, growing your own food can provide a fairly simple solution to many of the health and economic problems you may face. Whether you are imagining a small balcony garden with lots of pots to…
The decision to grow tomatoes from seed is kind of a personal one. Many home tomato gardeners prefer to simply purchase plants to transplant directly into their yard, garden or containers. Others are a bit more adventurous and prefer the more hands-on process of growing tomatoes from seed. Of course, this is a much more…