8 Ways We Control Weeds Naturally on the Homestead
Overwhelmed by weeds? They can get out of control quickly, but there are effective, natural ways to control weeds without harming the environment or your soil. Check out some of …
Gardening
How to Make a DIY Garden Cloche + Gardening with Chickens
Learn how to make a DIY garden cloche, plus more ideas to protect your garden plants and keep both your garden and your chickens happy!
The Truth About Growing Your Own Food
Growing your own food is an exciting and wonderful adventure! But there’s more to it than just planting a garden. If you want to be successful, you will need to …
Companion Planting Made Easy: 25 Companion Plant Groupings for Your Vegetable Garden
Interested in using companion plants for your vegetable garden but overwhelmed and not sure where to start? I’ve made it easy by creating 25 companion plant groupings that are ready …
How to Make a DIY Grow Light System for Seed Starting
Here’s how we created a DIY grow light system for indoor seed starting using an old entertainment cabinet! A grow light system lets you grow healthy seedlings anywhere – no …
Garden Before & After: How We Transformed our Garden in Less than a Year!
We completely transformed our abandoned and overgrown garden using all-natural, no-till garden practices to create a beautiful and productive garden within a year! I can’t believe that we’ve been at …
GMO or Hybrid: What’s the difference?
Home gardeners: Do you know the difference between a GMO and a hybrid? Lately, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about seeds, especially pertaining to what a GMO is and …
My Top Three Picks for High-Quality, Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds
Wondering where to order seeds for your garden? Get the scoop on my three favorite companies for high-quality, non-GMO heirloom seeds! ** I may receive a commission at no additional …
Four Tips for Planning Your Best Garden Yet + Free Planning Worksheets
Garden planning can be overwhelming! Use this four-step process and free worksheets to establish your garden’s purpose & grow the plants you need most! I’ve been guilty (a time or …
Weeds Are Not the Enemy: 10 Benefits of Weeds
It seems like weeds couldn’t possibly serve any beneficial purpose, right? Think again! The benefits of weeds are actually quite impressive! I feel like I have become a weed …
Six Things You Need to Know Before Planting Your First Garden
When you start gardening, there’s a lot to learn! Here are 8 things I wish I had known before I planted my first garden! You’ve decided to start growing …
7 Legit Reasons Every Lazy Gardener Needs Chickens
Chickens can be a huge benefit for the home gardener! Put them to work doing pest control, compost turning, garden bed prep and more! Let’s Talk Chickens. And Why You …