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Nasturtiums: Versatile and Easy to Grow

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

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 …

A Year of Tomatoes

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Add 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? …

How to Keep Gardens Alive in Intense Heat

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

In 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.

Success with Apple Trees

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Apple 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?

Colander Gardens for Kids

May 30, 2023 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

Add 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 …

Leaf Function and Anatomy: A Conversation

March 1, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Leaves perform three essential functions, and the most critical one is producing food for the plant.

A Garden Vegetables List for Weight Loss

February 8, 2023 · Rhonda Crank · Growing

This garden vegetables list is packed full of easy-to-grow vegetables to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Use A Phenology Journal for Homeschool Lessons

February 7, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing, Self-Reliance

Wren explains how to create a phenology journal as an easy and exciting way to weave nature into everyday learning when homeschooling.

Growing Sweet, Seductive Mint

February 4, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Consider 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.

Multiflora Rose

February 3, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Growing

The toughest aggressor for many homesteaders is the dreaded Rosa multiflora, more commonly known as the multiflora rose.

Propagating, Collecting, and Saving Seeds

January 11, 2023 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Collecting 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.

Growing Peas for Winter Greens

December 29, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Growing

Growing peas in winter is surprisingly easy. Peas are hardy and can be grown in many climates.

Sprouting Seeds at Home for Winter Nutrition

December 29, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Growing

Sprouting 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.

A Guide to Herbs That Grow in Winter

December 29, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Just 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.

How Long Do Dry Beans Last?

December 27, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

How long do dry beans last? Apparently much longer than one would think. Patrice Lewis shares her story of her 24-year-old beans.