Gardening

No matter how well you get along with your neighbors and the people in your community, you probably want some privacy when you’re outside. But on a homestead, especially a big property, putting up a privacy fence can be really expensive. Plus, when you are surrounded by nature that you otherwise enjoy, a fence can […]

All plants need water to survive. Everyone knows that, even non-gardeners! But gardeners understand it — I would say feel it — more than most. All of us with green thumbs have known the pain of losing plants or botching a harvest simply because we forgot to water or didn’t water our plants enough. It

If you are like me, you probably want to do as little work as possible in your garden and still enjoy a big return of bountiful, beautiful flowers. In that case, you’ve got to get perennials. Perennials, planted with care and tended to just a little throughout the year, can keep coming back year after

No matter how much you love gardening, I think it’s fair to say that there are plenty of chores you probably wish you could skip. If you are like me, it’s that initial planting phase. Preparing the soil, dropping in the seeds or transplants, and then ever so carefully watering them; it’s just tedious! It’s

Raised beds are a great choice for any garden. You can garden with raised beds entirely or use them as a supplement or extension to your existing in-ground garden plot. If you’re dealing with difficult or poor soils, they can make your life a lot easier and if you struggle to move around on your

If you want a garden, you’ve got to be ready to put in work… There’s no way around it unless you want to hire someone to tend it for you! But as bad as you want a garden of your own, maybe you are intimidated by the amount of work you think it will take.

Gardening is a rewarding pastime, one that anybody can do. It’s very easy to get started, but at the same time, you can spend a lifetime mastering the skills to become a truly expert green thumb. A big part of that challenge is understanding the nuances and specific challenges that come with different environments. Depending

The approach of springtime is always exciting; It’s time to dust off those tools and get ready to do some planting! March, typically, is when the spring planting season begins, but you can’t just treat it like a holiday to be celebrated everywhere at the same time. No, that just won’t do. That’s because March

Far and away, the best part of having a garden is actual, real food security. When the farthest you’ve got to go to get the food you need for your family is your backyard or the back corner of your property, that’s an assurance that money can’t buy. Many homesteaders boast that their gardens produce

Tending to your own garden or farm is a great way to enjoy the best and freshest produce that you’ll ever have in your life, but there’s more to it than just good taste. Growing your own food is the only way to truly, genuinely ensure that you and yours will have food on the