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 …
Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs
How to Choose the Right Fruit Trees for your Homestead
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 …
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Top 10 Heirloom Tomatoes for Sauce
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 …
Top 10 Heirloom Beets to Grow in 2023
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 …
Top 10 Heirloom Carrots to Grow in 2023
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 …
When to Plant Garlic in the Fall Plus 6 Other Tips for Growing Garlic at Home
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 …
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First Frost of the Season Came By Surprise – I Was Not Prepared
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 …
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Top 10 Heirloom Tomatoes to Grow for Slicing
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 …
Can I Use Ashes as Fertilizer?
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 …
Top 10 Heirloom Sweet Peppers to Grow in 2023
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 …