I want to learn, and hone, how to harvest seeds from my garden for the next year's crop. To me, it is the ultimate in self reliance! No more seed ordering every year or the expense that goes with it. Not that my seed cost is huge, mind you, but that's not the point. The problem is, I have a lazy … [Read more...]
Tips For Gardening With Kids
Gardening with kids is something I don't have much experience with. I have plans on getting my 5 year old nephew playing in the dirt with me this year but beyond that, it's not something I've been able to experience. Many people ask me for tips on the subject and while I can make suggestions, I … [Read more...]
Reclaim Food Control With Suburban Micro Farming
To me, living in the suburbs seems like a cookie cutter way to live. Every house looking the same: same lawns, same colors, same...everything! While the lawns and manicured look is appealing for the aesthetics, it's hard for me to see much beyond lost potential. Every single one of those lawns could … [Read more...]
3 Things That Cause New Homesteaders to Fail
New homesteaders are usually wide-eyed, passionate people who are gung-ho about getting their homestead up and running as fast as they possibly can. While there are good reasons to rush - weather, finances, family needs - there are many more reasons why it's important to slow down. Way down. Almost … [Read more...]
Women Farmers aka Soil Sisters
There is a food movement gaining ground, literally, going on across the country. It's not controversial, or 'shocking' enough to warrant media coverage, and most people are just fine with that. They quietly work in soil to nurture and grow their food and contribute to the ecosystem. Sure, there's … [Read more...]
Understanding Your Garden’s Soil Cycle
Everyone who has ever tried to grow anything knows that it all starts with the soil. Most people never really think about the soil cycle that happens yearly, let alone things you can do at certain times to help improve it. Adding fertilizer alone is just not enough! In this article, we will look at … [Read more...]
10 Myths About Gardening That Just Aren’t True
Some of the things people believe are true can be pretty funny: Like thinking you can't be a homesteader unless you own a lot of land, or that if you want to live a more self sufficient life, you must be a hermit and hate people. Myths about gardening can get just as convoluted and 'out there' as … [Read more...]
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