Gardening

Learn how to water seedlings and seeds to grow healthier starts for your garden. Here’s everything you need to know!

Sowing seeds is fairly straight-forward, but there are some important things to know for more successful germination. Here’s the full scoop on how to sow seeds in trays or containers! …

There are so many seed starting containers to choose from! Here’s the run-down on picking the best option for your seeds and a quick look at how to properly fill …

Here’s how to make your own beautiful river rock garden bed using basic supplies you probably already have on hand!

Are your green tomatoes slow to ripen? Check out these tricks to ripen tomatoes faster as the end of the season approaches!   Each summer, grow an abundance of tomatoes. …

I’m sharing the most important natural gardening solutions that every new gardener should know, including effective solutions to manage pests, maintain weeds and build healthy garden soil!    Welcome to …

All about how to grow store bought potatoes! Don’t let those sprouted potatoes go to waste – here’s how to plant them and grow even more potatoes!  We’ve all done …

Do these 10 fall chores to prepare your garden for winter, increase your soil’s health, and set your organic garden up for success!   The summer garden season has finally …

How to plant the perfect fall garden + a free planning worksheet! Don’t put your seed packets away just because the crisp fall air has arrived! Fall is a great …

Behind the Scenes: May 2019 – A quick recap of some of the homestead happenings that occurred on the Zenstead this month!   Oops. Sorry ya’ll! It’s already mid-June and I’m just …

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 …

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!