Top 10 Heirloom Turnips to Grow in 2023
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 …
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 …
How to Choose the Right Fruit Trees for your Homestead Read More »
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 …
When to Plant Garlic in the Fall Plus 6 Other Tips for Growing Garlic at Home Read More »
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 …
First Frost of the Season Came By Surprise – I Was Not Prepared Read More »
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 …
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get your hands on some fresh, sweet bell peppers in the summer. There’s nothing quite like a juicy red pepper straight from …