As you’re planning and plotting your garden for this spring, there are plenty of factors that you  must consider. What plants will you grow? Where will you plant them? What will your harvest be like? However, keep in mind that many of the answers to these questions–as well as the final outcome of your… [read more]

One of the most versatile plants to eat and cook, sweet potatoes are also shockingly easy to grow. These tasty tubers can be grown directly in the garden, in a container, or even on a trellis. Some people even have success growing them as houseplants! Sweet potatoes are a relative to morning glories, and exhibit… [read more]

So there I was, home late from work and ready to check on the garden to see what I could harvest. See what had been growing while I was away. I didn’t get a chance to check it out before leaving in the morning like usual so with dinner time around the corner I was… [read more]

If you’re a homesteader, you are no doubt familiar with the hundreds of benefits composting provides, not just to you, but also to your garden. Composting isn’t just about getting rid of kitchen scraps and providing free fertilizer for your nutrient-hungry crops–it’s about reducing waste, preventing pollution, and closing the nutrient cycle. This process can… [read more]

Think that gardening means you only plant in the Spring? Not so! These fall vegetables that you can start in late summer will keep your produce flowing and your pantry full!  The secret to a fall garden is to be thinking about it in the early Spring. Succession planting, companion planting, and timing of a… [read more]

When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision. This story is all about how I didn’t count the cost, and how I learned along the way what was REALLY important.  I once had this dream, this lofty goal. My dream was to produce all our food that my… [read more]

Are you wanting to get the most of out of your garden this year? Here’s some advice that will give you all the gardening tips and tricks for beginners that the experts wish THEY had in the beginning! A big part of homesteading, no matter where you live, is growing your own food. Whether you… [read more]

Do you want a raised garden bed but not pay the hefty price that comes with buying one? I have 6 amazing FREE raised garden bed ideas to share with you. Raised garden beds make gardening easier to maintain and are aesthetically pleasing. In addition to ease of maintenance, you can build them anywhere and… [read more]

You may be scratching your head right now from reading the title. You’ve heard of growing many things, but seeds? As odd as it may sound, I believe everyone should grow a seed garden. What Is a Seed Garden? Good question. To tell you the truth, if you google ‘Seed Garden’ I doubt you will… [read more]