2021 Gift Guide: Gifts for Homesteaders & Gardeners!
Looking for some perfect gifts for homesteaders & gardeners? This guide is for you! It features my favorite tried & true products – from seeds and work gear to educational …
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Permaculture In Action: 6 Ways Redundancy Makes Our Homestead Resilient!
Want to make your homestead more resilient? Try implementing the permaculture principle of redundancy! Here’s how! I always knew that it was important to have systems to back up our …
20 Cold Hardy Vegetables & Greens for Your Garden
Don’t stop growing just because the temps drop! Try these 20 cold hardy vegetables and herbs to make cool season gardening a breeze! For years, I tried to squeeze …
End of Season Garden: What to Expect
Summer is ending and fall is beginning, but the garden is still going! Here’s what to expect from your end of season garden as the seasons change! Fall is …
How to Save Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia seeds are incredible easy to harvest! Here’s how to save zinnia seeds so you’ll never need to buy them again! Zinnias are gorgeous! I mean what’s not to …
How to Grow Mums as Perennials
Did you know that your fall mums are actually perennials? Follow these tips to grow mums as perennials so you can enjoy their blooms year after year! Without a …
Grow It Guide: How to Grow Dry Beans
It’s incredibly easy to grow your own dry beans to use in soups, chilis and more! Here’s all about how to grow dry beans and harvest them! Beans are among …
6 Ways to Protect Garden Plants from Chickens
Chickens can destroy garden plants with their scratching and pecking! Here are 6 easy ways to help protect garden plants from chickens! Chickens + Gardens It seems like a …
How to Compost – A Step by Step Guide!
Learning how to start a home compost can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Follow these steps to set up your compost pile and start producing high quality, …
Seed Storage + Organization (And My Dollar Store Solution!)
Seed storage and organization can be overwhelming! Here’s how to create a system that will actually work to keep your seeds organized, plus a look at how I organize my …
Companion Plant Profile: Calendula
Calendula is one of the best all-around garden plant companions! Find out why and how to grow it in your garden! Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as “pot marigold”, …
Fast + Easy Chicken Garden (Using the Chaos Gardening Method!)
Want to cut down on your chicken feed bill? Try growing a chicken garden full of their favorite snacks! Here’s how we planted a super fast and easy chicken garden …