Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs

Are you thinking about growing your own heirloom broccoli this year? I say why not! Long gone are the olden days of forcing yourself (or your kids) to choke down […]

If you’re a homesteader or gardener, you know that growing your own food is one of the most rewarding experiences. In fact, it is a downright essential part of being

Does your dream homestead include a big garden and fruit tree orchard? I know mine does – and we are slowly but surely making it happen! I mean, who doesn’t

If you’re looking to make your own homemade tomato sauce from scratch, the type of tomato you use makes a huge difference. Sure, you could use any old tomato, and

If you ask me, beets are an underrated vegetable. Everyone seems to hate them, but that’s probably because they are used to the bland, mushy, canned ones you get at

Don’t you just love the taste of homegrown carrots fresh from the garden? They are deliciously sweet, crunchy and give that hint of nostalgia. Most of us probably have fond

Who doesn’t love cooking with fresh garlic? While garlic powder can do in a pinch, nothing beats that bright, sharp flavor of fresh minced garlic. Slap a big pile of

Well, it happened. Summer is over. We had our first frost of the season this morning on our farm, and because it wasn’t predicted, it was a very unpleasant surprise

Is there anything more delicious than a homegrown tomato? Tomatoes are the perfect vegetable for gardeners of all levels of experience, and there are so many different types to choose

A common question among homesteaders and gardeners is, “can I use ashes as fertilizer?” If this is you, you may be wondering if ashes from your fireplace or wood stove