gardening-tips
When to Use a Rototiller
The gardening world is constantly improving tools and methods for less labor-intensive and more time-friendly gardening. And one of these is the rototiller.
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How to Make and Use Trellises in the Garden
Trellises have been around for a very long time. So what are trellises, their purpose, and how do you implement them in your garden?
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What is a Rototiller and How to Use a Tractor Tiller
A tractor tiller can be an expensive purchase. Learn more about this time saving garden tool and how to choose the best one for your garden.
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Homesteading as a Family
While wanting clean, healthy food for my family was my motivation for homesteading, the richness of life it has provided is immeasurable.
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Avoid Plant Sunburn and Summer Garden Disasters
Plant sunburn, floods, heat and hailstorms. Planning now protects your garden from disaster later.
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Incorporating Homesteading and Homeschooling
We homestead and homeschool with our eight children. Incorporating the two lifestyles just comes naturally. I’m a huge proponent of life schooling.
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Tips for Growing Sweet Corn
When I was a kid, it seemed like everyone in our rural community had tips for growing sweet corn as everyone grew it. I can remember that we planted a field full of it and harvest time was rather busy.
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Garden Hoops: Low Tunnels for Frost and Insect Protection
Add to Favorites When you’re itching to get your hands dirty, garden hoops can extend the season enough to avoid disaster. Midway between full-sized greenhouses and the gamble of throwing …
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What Planting Zone Am I In?
Add to Favorites U.S. planting zones are based on the weather history of any given area. The question “what planting zone am I in?” is one of the most asked …
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Why Rotating Vegetables in the Garden is Crucial
Add to Favorites Could over a million lives have been saved between 1844 and 1846 by rotating vegetables in the garden? Several factors contributed to the Great Famine. Irish families lived …
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Homesteading After Retirement: Part 3
Is running a market garden business a good fit for retirement life? This installment of the Homesteading After Retirement series involves an area of homesteading that I have absolutely no experience in doing.
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Homesteading After Retirement: Part 1
Is it your dream to retire from your career or day job and begin to live a homesteading life? The romantic idea of retiring business casual clothes for a daily wardrobe of muck boots and Carhartt overalls can appear to be a dream come true.
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Building Your Garden with Upcycled Garden Ideas
A casual stroll through your local home and garden center will lead you to believe that gardening is an expensive endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be wallet-consuming.
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Composting And Compost Bin Designs
Add to Favorites By Kenny Coogan With spring cleaning behind us, it is time to start the odd jobs of summer. Composting is a fundamental aspect of homesteading and is …
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How to Revive Soil with Organic Gardening
Add to Favorites By Kay Wolfe Knowing how to revive soil and encourage beneficial microbial growth are keys to healthy produce. And it can be done with organic gardening. Organic …
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