Discover practical tips for growing your own food and creating a productive homestead garden. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, find guidance on companion planting, pest control, soil health, and harvesting.
If you want to grow tomatoes that just keep producing all season, indeterminate varieties might be just what you’re looking for. Unlike determinate tomatoes, which bear fruit all at once, indeterminate plants grow and produce continuously until frost. This means…
Companion planting is one of the easiest—and most natural—ways to give your turnips a boost in the garden. By pairing them with the right plants, you can improve growth, minimize pests, and even enhance the flavor of your harvest. In…
Are you looking for ways to improve your spinach harvest and grow healthier plants? Consider companion plants for spinach! There are numerous companion plants that can help your spinach thrive and produce a bountiful harvest. Knowing which companion plants to…
If you are wondering how to grow sugar beets and want to give them a try in your home garden this year, then look no further! I’ve got you. Sugar beets are a fun and unique vegetable to try growing….
Growing sweet potato slips is fun and simple. Let me show you two methods for growing your own sweet potato slips.
Hopefully, you know that growing a beautiful, thriving garden isn’t just about having a green thumb (or just blind luck) – it’s also about understanding your unique garden climate in the plant zone in which your plants are growing. Whether…
Have you ever received a seed catalog in the mail and excitedly opened it only to be completely overwhelmed by ALL the varieties and choices? Or maybe you’ve stood in the seed aisle at your local store and stared at…
There are many reasons to start a garden this year. It has many benefits for you such as being a great way to get in touch with nature and a fulfilling activity for all ages. If you look at any…
Winter sowing is a great way to start your seedlings. Here are 5 tips for being successful with your next winter sowing endeavor.