Figuring out what to grow is almost as much trouble as figuring out how to grow it, especially when you are working with a smaller area and not much money, you want to maximize your yield for the space. These are the top 5 vegetables I would grow if I had limited space and a […]
The one thing everyone should grow in a food garden
The one thing everyone should grow in a food garden is… HERBS! Herbs are a very large collection of plants with culinary or medicinal uses…and sometimes both. They are incredibly versatile, with a range of flavor profiles to suit everyone. There are actually MANY reasons everyone should grow herbs, so let’s get into them! Why […]
Simple How To for Seed Starting Indoors
Starting plants from seed indoors is a cost-effective way of getting your garden going. Particularly if you wish to grow larger quantities or unusual varieties of plants. While this simple guide is by no means everything there is to know about starting seed indoors, it is an outline of the method I use every year. […]
Simple Guide to Starting a Food Garden on a Budget.
This is a simple guide to starting a food garden on a budget…or, what I wish I had known when I started growing vegetables. The simple seed starting guide You only need three things to start seeds – dirt, seeds, and water. Yes, it is that simple. Books on growing will give you all sorts […]
One Tool Every Homesteader Needs Everyday
No homesteader should be without this tool. It is the only tool every homesteader needs. It is small, lightweight, versatile, and easy to find in stores. Importantly, and you all know how I am about watching your financial resources, they are very affordable. Although you only need one, I suggest getting several. If you are […]
List of favorite growing Tools for Happy Homesteaders
This list of our favorite tools for gardening and growing will change over time as I link more of them. I did, however, want to give you some ideas, to get you started. Please remember, none of these tools is necessary to growing a garden, but they can make your work a little easier. Widger […]