Add to Favorites By Karin Deneke Nasturtiums are one of my favorite annuals. Their showy, striking orange, red, and yellow flowers and unusual shield-shaped leaves make a beautiful addition to …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Jenny Underwood Tomatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow and preserve. There are thousands of varieties to choose from. Which tomatoes should you grow? …
Read MoreIn addition to planning your planting and harvest dates based on the average frost dates for your area and being aware of which areas of your garden receive full or partial sun, being prepared for hot weather extremes is another important consideration.
Read MoreApple trees are one of the best things you can have on a homestead, providing beauty, shade, and delicious fruit. So how do you go about picking the perfect trees?
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Are there children in your world who are “greens challenged?” If this sounds familiar, you know how stubborn they can be about eating salad greens. Maybe it’s …
Read MoreLeaves perform three essential functions, and the most critical one is producing food for the plant.
Read MoreWren explains how to create a phenology journal as an easy and exciting way to weave nature into everyday learning when homeschooling.
Read MoreConsider growing mint in your garden this year. Just make sure to keep it controlled, or you may find it seducing its way across your garden.
Read MoreThe toughest aggressor for many homesteaders is the dreaded Rosa multiflora, more commonly known as the multiflora rose.
Read MoreCollecting and saving seeds is easy and rewarding. It’s a great way to save money, preserve and perpetuate the species, and cultivate plants suited to our zonal area.
Read MoreGrowing peas in winter is surprisingly easy. Peas are hardy and can be grown in many climates.
Read MoreSprouting seeds at home has long been an easy and delicious way to gain nutrition when greens are scarce. You can do it for you or your chickens.
Read MoreJust about when we’re ready to focus our energies indoors, the bounty of fresh herbs has diminished. Try these herbs that grow in winter for year-round deliciousness.
Read MoreHow long do dry beans last? Apparently much longer than one would think. Patrice Lewis shares her story of her 24-year-old beans.
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