Fresh, culinary herbs make all the difference in the kitchen. When it’s bright and sunny outside, having them grow in your yard or pots on the patio is easy and fun. For many of us, winter makes up 5-6 months of the year. Winter’s harsh temperatures, snow and ice may make it seem like an… [read more]

The concept of companion planting is simple. It’s all about placing plants in your garden in a way that they can help each other. Basically put, companion planting is growing some plants together to allow them to work in balance. There are a few different ways plants can help each other. They include keeping pests… [read more]

Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of coffee but what about beyond your morning coffee? A lot of us drink coffee in the morning. We like to use an old fashioned percolator. (you can see it here) There are people who drink coffee all day, and use keurig… [read more]

When Spring comes, what seeds do you use? Do you worry if they are non gmo, or heirloom vegetable seeds? Or do you just grab the first thing that’s available at the local store and plant them? It’s easy enough to do, right? Just plant, harvest, and preserve. But, there has to be more to the… [read more]

Homesteading is becoming more and more popular. Many people,captivated by the idea that living off the land and being self sufficient is far better, are starting a small homestead from scratch. There is a move toward a homestead plan that includes several goats, a cow, and a few dozen chickens. You may dream of reaching out… [read more]

Growing a garden is a great way to add fresh food to your diet. Do you think of edible flowers when you plant your garden? All to often, gardens can be limited to veggies like cucumbers, peppers, or tomatoes. We may also plant fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. If these fruits and veggies were… [read more]

Sunchokes, AKA Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus),  are a wonderful addition to any homestead garden. Sunchokes are a tuber, which means they grow from the root itself. Each little sunchoke will develop roots that will create several more sunchokes each year. Here are some of the main reasons you need to be growing sunchokes in your garden!… [read more]

It’s never too early to plan your spring garden! It’s time to resume (or start) planting, growing, and nurturing your vegetable garden as it starts to come to life. The dream of gardening begins when the weather is still cold or snow is still on the ground. Seed catalogs are arriving in the mail, and… [read more]

It is becoming more and more important to know that the food we’re feeding our families is as healthy as possible. That’s why homegrown gardens are making a popular comeback. The best part is that homegrown food simply tastes better than what you would buy at the store. If you are starting a garden this year… [read more]

Building a garden each year doesn’t have to be cumbersome. You don’t have to till the ground, build raised beds, or even plant in containers. HOW? Straw bale gardens are where it’s at! Straw bale gardening is a great way to grow a lot of plants in a small area, and it is perfect for… [read more]