It does not matter whether you have a large property, a tiny garden, or no garden at all, container gardening is a great solution for growing a range of different plants. Blueberries are one edible crop that does well when grown in containers, so in this article, we'll take a look at how to grow blueberries in pots. Related Reading: 20 Fruit Canes Or Bushes To Grow In Your Garden Why Grow Blueberries in Pots? Blueberries are a great crop to grow. They are incredibly good for you – … [Read more...] about How To Grow Blueberries In Pots
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Annuals, Biennials and Perennials – 3 Plant Types You Need To Know
It all starts with a dream and a plan to buy some land, or move into a homestead out in the country, all of a sudden having more land than you know what to do with, and what is the first thing you do? You get chickens. A whole flock of egg-laying birds that are the promise of many wonderful breakfasts and pancakes to come. But you can't live on eggs alone, so most people will decide to take it one step further and plant a garden. This gives you access to fresh greens and vegetables … [Read more...] about Annuals, Biennials and Perennials – 3 Plant Types You Need To Know
18 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once and Harvest For Years
Nature is incredibly diverse, just as it is full of overflowing abundance. We don't always see it, though it is there. And yet, we often limit ourselves to a handful of well-known fruits and vegetables. The beginner gardener often plants the crops she or he loves the most, be it tomatoes, corn, beans, pumpkins, peppers or herbs. All of them easy to grow with a little patience and love. At some point, your garden and your homesteading skills need to expand, there is no other way around … [Read more...] about 18 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once and Harvest For Years
7 Ways to Protect Your Plants From a Sudden Frost
An unexpected freeze in spring or fall can quickly devastate your garden. Early in the growing season, it is especially destructive for tender seedlings that are too fragile to survive sudden dips in temperature. Even in autumn, when we’re trying to get as much food harvested as possible, it can force more established plants to become dormant and non-productive. What is Frost? Frost is defined as a thin layer of ice that forms when water vapor changes from a gas to a solid as it … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Protect Your Plants From a Sudden Frost
Pumpkin Seeds – How to Save and How to Toast
Fall means pumpkins! Hey folks, it’s Fall, and you know what that means. Pumpkin season! I can hardly drive more than a few miles without passing a farm stand, a pumpkin patch, or even someone with a bumper crop trying to unload a few pumpkins on passersby. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is cooler, the leaves are changing, and there seems to be a sense of settling in for the cold months ahead. Which in my house means cooking lots of winter squash, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Seeds – How to Save and How to Toast
How To Grow Mushrooms From Plugs On Logs
Mushroom growing is fun and satisfying, and can be done almost anywhere. Growing mushrooms from plugs on logs tends to take more time than growing them from sawdust, but has the added benefit of growing vertically to save space. What are mushroom plugs? Mushroom plugs are small wooden dowels that have been inoculated with mushroom spawn. They’re inserted into logs with the intention of growing mushrooms at home. Where do you get mushroom plugs? If you're lucky enough to have … [Read more...] about How To Grow Mushrooms From Plugs On Logs