How to Ripen Tomatoes Faster on the Vine
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. …
Gardening
Natural Gardening Solutions Every New Gardener Should Know
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 …
How to Grow Store Bought Potatoes
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 …
Prepare your Garden for Winter With These 10 Fall Chores
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 …
The Fall Garden: Everything You Need to Know
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 …
May 2019: My Garden Challenge (It Saved Us $$!)
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …