4 Tips on Planning a Productive and Practical Potager
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4 Tips on Planning a Productive and Practical Potager

BySamantha

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…

Why Should You Grow Your Own Food?
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Why Should You Grow Your Own Food?

BySamantha

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…

This is a running list of some of our favorite books
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10 Best Homesteading, Farming and Gardening Books for Beginners

BySamantha

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a library of wonderful references in your home? Therefore when the power goes out and something on the homestead doesn’t go according to plan, you have some information to help you out? Whether you are a beginner homesteader or you have a few years’ experience under your belt, these…

Health Benefits of Working in Your Homestead Garden
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Health Benefits of Working in Your Homestead Garden

BySamantha

Spring is in the air. And when spring is on the horizon, many of us are aching to get out and plant a garden. In the interim, there are a lot of garden shows and seeds that we can buy to plan our ultimate garden outside. Spring is such a hopeful time of year. But…

All about Mulch
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What is Mulch and Why Do I Need it in My Garden?

BySamantha

What Is Mulch? Mulch is a term used in the agriculture and gardening industry to refer to a protective layer of covering placed on top of the soil in order to tame the effects of the surrounding climate. Mulch can be a mix of natural or synthetic materials or the combination of both to form…

What is Permaculture and what are it's benefits?
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What is Permaculture and What are its Benefits?

BySamantha

Permaculture is a method of agriculture which is very different from conventional agriculture. It tends to be more complex and ecologically-oriented than conventional agriculture, and it is very long-term oriented. It involves diversification of crops, growing multiple crops together in the same area, and using more perennial plants. Although the term permaculture is relatively new, originating first…

4 Easy-to-Grow Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces
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4 Easy-to-Grow Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces

BySamantha

Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy…

How to Control 3 Common Tomato Pests Organically
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How to Control 3 Common Tomato Pests Organically

BySamantha

As a tomato gardener, you will no doubt encounter a whole host of common garden pests. Creepy critters like cutworms, flea beetles, grasshoppers, spider mites, and root weevils are all too eager to feast on your beautiful, healthy plants. Three of the most common tomato pests you’ll want to guard against are aphids, stink bugs…

Deciding When to Plant Vegetables in Your Area
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Deciding When to Plant Vegetables in Your Area

BySamantha

A huge part of being a homesteader is growing your own food. In order to grow your own vegetables, you need to know when to plant them, right? Figuring out when to plant vegetables in your area requires a little detective work. In addition to your geographic location, you’ll need to consider a few other…