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Are your garden harvests smaller than you dreamed of? Have you come to the realization that your garden may be in a less than an ideal location? Think again. You …

Are you ready to turn a straw bale into a garden? No, it is not magic, but it can be a lot of fun, and it can provide you with …

Cultivating healthy homegrown food, and relying a little bit (or a lot!) less on what industry churns out, is a self-reliant dream for a growing number of people. With knowledge, …

Rabbits might be cute – with their huge ears, soft furry bodies, bunny hops, and wiggly noses – but that adorableness quickly fades once you see the damage they can …

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 …

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 …

Knowledge is power. And if your aim in life is to be a self-reliant gardener and/or homesteader, there are plenty of essential skills to learn! The homesteading experience often starts …

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as Pot Marigold, is a great plant for many gardens. Whether you are an experienced gardener, or a true beginner, calendula are easy to grow. …

You want the best garden soil possible, and sometimes that means using a little creativity when it comes to sourcing soil amendments.   If you’ve been questioning how to use …

Let’s face it – gift giving can be hard. How many times have you plastered on a fake smile and forced an, “Oh, this is…nice,” over a gift you weren’t …

You’ve just left the busy-ness of the city, to move out to the countryside, where everyday life moves a lot slower. The excitement of less stress, fewer distractions and more …

Did you buy a flock of chickens hoping to save money on eggs, and then find that they cost more to care for than eggs do? We did too. We …

You may be surprised to learn that there are many common vegetables that you grow can re-grow from scraps. This can be a great money saver, both when it comes …

Why on earth would you want to grow a fruit tree in your house? Why on earth wouldn’t you? If you’ve got the space, growing a dwarf fruit tree in …

Just when you begin to think that all the garden work is done for the year, you suddenly hear a whispering voice inside your head. “Build and replenish the soil”, …

Colder weather may be on its way, but that doesn’t mean you need to say goodbye to your garden!  The use of cold frames allow you to extend the gardening …

When you happen upon a cucumber, yellowing and past its prime, take it as a learning opportunity. There are seeds inside, ready to be saved. If you only knew how! …

Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or a yearning-to-be homesteader, this list of self-reliant skills will give you so much to learn (plus resources to get started), that you’ll never …

A quick search for “Using coffee grounds in the garden” and Google will unleash a deluge of links to articles telling you to save those spent grounds! We are advised …

There’s no better feeling than bringing in a bumper harvest from the garden, but when you find yourself with an overabundance, it can be hard to know how to deal …

Every summer zucchinis take control of the garden, some growing large enough to give more then 15 cups of grated green pulp per fruit! Even though zucchini is commonly treated …

Comfrey is one of the most useful plants that you can grow in an organic garden. In this article, we will discuss why growing comfrey is a good idea and …

There is a definite art to growing grapes, just ask any viticulturist. Of course, hands-on experience will mean all the world to you and the health of your grapes. So, …

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When tomatoes are ripe and in season – make salsa! You already know that tomatoes are good for you – they are one …