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5 Kinds of Seeds We Eat (And Can Grow More Of!)

March 14, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

You probably don't realize just how many seeds you actually eat. It might not have occurred to you that when you are eating chili, those kidney beans are actually seeds! The seeds we eat span across almost all types of vegetative categories. Legumes, grains, nuts, and even flower seeds are all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Food Preservation, Gardening, Preparedness

Starting the Garden Over

November 18, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

In every gardener's life, there comes a time when you wish you could hit a reset button. You look over the garden area you use and wish you could just snap your fingers and have a clean slate again. You know more now and have experience with different plants, have dreamt about a different layout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Gardening

The Gift of Seeds – Year Round!

October 28, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Recently, I asked on Facebook the question: "As a homesteader, what would you love to find in your stocking come Christmas morning?" The most common thing requested? The gift of seeds! I was very surprised. To be honest, I never considered gifting seeds to people because I figured everyone has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Book/Product Reviews, Gardening

Super Low Maintenance Food Garden

July 13, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Whenever I talk to people about gardening, invariably I will hear someone say "I would love to garden but I just don't have the time." I usually launch into my schpeel about how it is pretty much only the beginning and end of the growing season that is the busiest and, if done right, takes very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening

Garden Progress: The Plan vs. Reality

July 1, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Back in January of this year, I was going bonkers with wanting to get some dirt therapy. This last winter seemed particularly long, dark, and drawn out. I decided to change things up and strategize how to get the most out of my garden. We decided (well, OK it was me haha) that we were going to go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Gardening

Growing Fast Food in the Garden

June 22, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Though summer has only just begun, when it comes to the growing season, we are nearing the halfway point. The heat is getting more intense and the rows are overflowing with greenery, teasing with their hints of delicious food just waiting to mature. Some are only getting started after seeing their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Gardening

How to Make Your Garden Low Maintenance

June 18, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

I often get asked how much time and energy it takes to have my garden. Most are surprised when I tell them that my busiest times are at the beginning and end of the growing season but there isn't much in between. That's not to say that I don't go out there every.single.day because I do! I love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Gardening

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