Early spring at the last sign of frost is the perfect time to get your spring garlic in the ground. We use a lot of garlic here, and having fresh, organic garlic year-round is an important ingredient. From pizzas to side dishes to garlic bread and dips, this root vegetable is hard to pass up. …
They are also very useful for food for you and your flock! See why you should grow Russian Mammoth Sunflowers! As you are planning your garden, hidden away, pouring over your stash of newly arrived seed catalogs. You are staring at vegetables, flowers, fruits and all things “seeds”. Don’t even bother to deny it; I …
If you want to be more self sufficient, learning how to add fruit trees is a great step. It’ll provide food for your family, food for the bees, and even food for your backyard chickens. Fruit trees can also provide shade, making them a win-win on your homestead. When you want to add fruit trees, …
The best way to save money is to grow your own food. But, lettuce seeds can take several weeks to get started, and to grow big enough to be harvest. And, in the winter, it’s hard to find seeds anyway, right? The solution is to regrow your own lettuce from already harvested heads. Regrowing your …
