Homesteading for everyone
Now you have finished designing your garden, you know exactly what you are going to plant and where, it is now time to decide on how to make sure that everything grows. One of the most important things to consider is how you’re going to water everything. A watering can or a hose are both… [read more]
Gardening is without question an exceedingly rewarding activity enjoyed by lots of people of all age and gender groups. Whether you’re a commercial grower with large areas of land growing vast quantities of produce, or a weekend gardener that has a few planters and a tiny border, the satisfaction of seeing plants grow from minute… [read more]
Radishes are a great addition to any garden. They are easy to grow, have short growing times, and don’t take up a lot of space. Radishes are also one of the first plants that can be harvested in the spring growing season. These characteristics mean you can grow a number of radishes in a small… [read more]
There’s nothing quite as rewarding as starting your own seeds. This time of the year, it seems as though everywhere you turn, seed catalogs are peddling new seed starting equipment and seed varieties for you to try. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment in order to start your own seeds – but there… [read more]
Are you planning to launch or grow an ecological business? Do you have a farm or homestead that you wish to make some changes to, or are you looking for ideas for installations you can build on your site? The Permaculture design process can support your decision-making in these areas, and one way to bring… [read more]
Also known as Ochsenschwanzsuppe in Germany, this decadent soup features a variety of vegetables – as well as bacon! What’s not to love?
From sweet to pungent, onions are a flavorful addition to most culinary dishes. Not only do they taste great in salads and sandwiches, onions also have a number of health benefits. Onions are easy to grow and take up very little garden space, so why not try growing a few onions of your own? You… [read more]
Growing your own food sounds like a great idea, until you begin to count the cost. If you aren’t careful, the cost of supplies for a new garden or even an established garden can easily outweigh the gains of growing your own produce. Gardening is definitely an investment in your food and your health, but… [read more]
Making a stockpile of survival foods to last up to a year. Step by step instructions on stockpiling for 3 days, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 6 months, and a year. We make car insurance in the hope that we may never need it, but when we do it will save us from financial… [read more]
Tender and with a distinctive taste of the earth beetroot (beta vulgaris) is worth growing for it’s high calorie content – 186 calories per pound. It is one of the top 10 vegetables with high calorie content that you can easily grow from seed in most zones in the US., and this article will show… [read more]
