Creating compost is key to successful organic gardening. It is an important skill that all gardeners should learn. Compost can be used as a growing medium in pots and containers, to start seeds and grow-on plants. It can be spread as a mulch to replenish the fertility of growing areas, or used to create new…
As you dive headlong into spring, with the hopes and dreams of a bountiful garden harvest, your mind may begin to wander and wonder how on earth you could also turn a profit. After all, you can grow everything you need to survive and still be wanting more. More coffee, more salt, more of the…
Growing your own food is a rewarding experience. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the flavor of a tomato plucked from one of your plants and eaten sliced, still warm from the sun. Likewise, having a garden is an excellent way to save money and to provide for your family without having to rely on…
On a homestead, there are always plenty of things to do. One of the great things about homesteading is that there are almost endless ways to improve your home, garden and lifestyle over time. Many of the DIY projects you can take on require little in the way of outside resources, and don’t need to…
