Night Gardening (Or, How To Garden When You Have Small Kids)
When there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get outside and in the dirt… there’s always time at night!
Garden
Learn how to grow more of your own food.
Frost Damaged Tomatoes: How to Tell and What To Do
That’s what I get for trusting this unseasonably warm Spring weather!! A frost, when I was least expecting it.
Why You Must Learn How To Garden NOW!
No more dreaming of a garden one day. We are living on borrowed time, people, and there isn’t time to waste. THIS is the year to get your hands in the dirt and start growing something!
Pinching Seedlings: The Pros, Cons, and How-To
Don’t forget this crucial step for helping your seedlings to grow into strong, healthy plants!
Putting The Garden To Sleep For The Winter
We’re busy cleaning up the garden so it can rest for the winter. But there’s still a lot we can do to be getting ready for next year’s planting time!
Seedless Sunflowers: Why Do They Occur?
Do all sunflowers produce sunflower seeds? ‘Cause mine sure didn’t!
How To Keep Deer Out of Your Corn (6 Things to Try)
When I shared with an elderly friend of ours that the deer have demolished our corn this year, he had a very unconventional solution for us to try!
My Garden This Year
Here’s what the start of this year’s garden looks like. It’s just seedlings so far, but hopefully in a couple of months everything will be flourishing!
31 Places to Order Seeds and Plants Online
Some plants you just can’t find locally. There are so many edibles I want to have around our homestead… most of which I have come to discover no local nurseries carry. It seems my only option is ordering either via mail-order or online. These days, gardeners have a wide range of options when it comes … Read more
What Grass Or Cover Crops To Plant For Chickens
Here’s a great way to provide fresh forage for your chickens in an enclosed area, like a run, without having to worry about them scratching it all up!
Garden Update: May 21
Here’s an update on how things are growing in our second attempt at gardening.
Our Raised Bed Garden
Here’s how things in this year’s garden are going so far.
How Long Will Seeds Last?
Ever wonder if that packet of seeds is still good? Here’s a list of how long each of your veggie seeds should last.
Companion Planting – The Ultimate Guide
A few notes on companion planting, and some helpful links to check out!
33 Things to Save for Next Year’s Garden
Here’s a list of re-purposed items to help save you money and time!