For the purposes of this article, I will define a greenhouse as a standalone structure built for the purpose of growing plants. While there are multiple types of greenhouse, the one I would like to describe in this article is also variously referred to as a hoophouse or as a poly-tunnel, depending on who you… [read more]

Oregano is one of those herbs that give Mediterranean, Mexican and Caribbean cuisine its distinctive flavor – but there are different types of oregano and they are not all the same family of plants. So if you are planning on growing oregano you need to know the difference between Greek, Lebanese, Mexican, and Cuban oregano… [read more]

Sage, salvia officinalis, is a hardy, shrubby, perennial herb and a member of the mint family. It grows pretty grayish green leaves with a pebbly texture and tall spikes of flowers in purple, blue, white, or pink. Sage looks just as beautiful as a perennial border plant as it does in the garden or gracing… [read more]

Picture this – it’s a hot Saturday afternoon in July, and you’ve found yourself down on your knees in your garden, wiping sweat from your brow as you make your way into your third straight hour of pulling weeds. “Is it even worth it?” you ask yourself as you reach for your trowel yet again.… [read more]

There has been a lot of talk lately of the Back to Eden method of gardening. I, personally, have seen it all over the homesteading blog-o-sphere as well as on multiple YouTube channels. However, I never really knew what set this method of gardening separate from what I was doing—which is the raised bed gardening.… [read more]

I didn’t know a thing about worm castings until I started homesteading. Imagine my surprise when I started searching for organic methods of soil fertilization and discovered worm castings. The more I researched, the more I became enamored with this secret sauce of gardening. First, I bought a bag, and then another, to mix in… [read more]

Maybe you want to get a jump start on the growing season so you can grow more food this year. Maybe you want to grow some food indoors through the winter. Or maybe you just want to have a fun science project for your kids to try. Regardless of the reason you want to start… [read more]

If you have a small farm or homestead, you’ve likely considered the many benefits of growing ornamental or fruit trees. While trees are beautiful statement pieces on any property, requiring minimal attention and care, there is one disease that is known to afflict fruit trees that can make your work a lot harder. Has your… [read more]

If orange is the new black, then is white the new orange? It might be for pumpkins! White pumpkins used to be a rare find, but now you can see them just about anywhere in the fall. These pumpkins can be a bit more expensive to purchase from the store, but luckily, they are incredibly… [read more]

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) originates from the Mediterranean region but can be successfully grown around the world given the right conditions. This perennial is fairly hardy and will reward you with aromatic leaves to use in your cuisine ranging from roast lamb to soups, poultry and casseroles. Keep cutting off small twigs – a little goes… [read more]