Have you ever wondered what it really means when something is “certified organic”? It is one of those things that we all think we are pretty sure about, but have you ever researched it? So, we took on the task of researching and here’s what we found out. What does “Certified Organic” really mean? In … Read more
Compost. We really should all be composting. It’s great for the environment. It’s great for your garden and there are so many different ways to go about it. If you’re lucky enough to have a yard, then a compost pile is a pretty simple and easy way to go. Read this post … Read more
When setting up plans for your homestead, it is always nice to know how to get the most bang for your buck. That is, which fruits, vegetables, and other food items will give you the highest yield and provide the most nutrients for your family. Why is it so important to plan for … Read more
Seed starting is one of our favorite things. We always start out so organized and planned out. There is so much hope and anticipation. You also don’t need a lot to get started – some seeds, some pots, a good seed starting mix recipe, and water. Simple. We have written several posts … Read more
Here is a roundup of all of our top gardening posts to help you in your gardening journey. Our Top 10 Gardening Posts of All Time 1. Simple Seed Viability Test Don’t get rid of old seeds just because the package says they are “expired!” Use this test to check out how healthy … Read more
You can do almost all of my gardening in a raised bed. When living in an urban or suburban setting, raised bed gardening is usually the most practical, attractive and fruitful way to grow your own food. Raised Bed Gardening There are many reasons to choose raised bed gardening when thinking about … Read more
Spring is coming. It may seem like it’s taking a long time to get here, but it is coming. What this means is that it is about time to start thinking about starting seedlings. If you’ve been gardening for long, it seems that starting seedlings is a no brainer. However, you may … Read more
We recently wrote a post on preparing seed potatoes for planting and it was one of the most popular posts. Perhaps there are a lot of gardeners who are looking to grow their own potatoes. With that in mind, here’s another post on how we planted our seed potatoes into our potato growing … Read more
Here’s another post on the topic of “Homesteading in the Winter.” Each Thursday there will be a new post on a different issue associated with the needs and unique challenges of living on a homestead (big or small, urban or rural) during the winter. Today’s topic is “Growing Cool Weather Fruits … Read more
Over the next four weeks, we will be posting a series related to the topic of “Homesteading in the Winter.” Each Thursday there will be a new post on a different issue associated with the needs and unique challenges of living on a homestead (big or small, urban or rural) during the … Read more