Homemade Quick Pickled Hot Peppers – No Canning Required!
It’s that time of year where summer gardens are producing hot peppers in enormous quantities! The thing about hot peppers though, is you can only eat so many before they …
It’s that time of year where summer gardens are producing hot peppers in enormous quantities! The thing about hot peppers though, is you can only eat so many before they …
One of the major challenges that we face in cool temperate climates is the short growing season. We are often in a race against the elements in our gardens, trying …
Have you ever selected and planted a beautiful young tomato plant only to find it growing erratically and under-producing? Or perhaps your plant buckles over under the weight of too …
The hardest work of the gardening season is over, and you’re bringing in your potato harvest. Or maybe you’ve visited your local farmers’ market and got a little carried away …
Jade are one of the quintessential succulent house plants that almost everyone can recognize and most plant lovers to keep in their home. Not yet got your own Jade plant? …
You’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is switchel anyway?” It’s only the best drink option to beat the crazy summer heat! If you’ve ever read the Little House …
Backyard chicken keeping is all the rage these days. If you’re thinking about raising a flock of chickens, you’ll need all the facts, and there are plenty of things no …
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 …
Around your apple trees, you will find a range of apples that fall onto the ground. But even when they have fallen from the tree, there are still a number …
Making natural pectin from unripe windfall apples is a great way to avoid waste. Have you ever thought it a shame that all those unripe apples fall from your trees …
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 …
The thyme is taking over the herb garden. There comes the point in every summer where my thyme plants reach critical mass. They become a conquering force encroaching on bordering …
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, …
After the popularity of our previous article sharing some of the most useful and creative ideas for upcycling a 5 gallon plastic bucket in your home and garden, we’ve now …
A nutritious and healthy source of fat is vital food and energy for everyone. And it is extremely important for all self-reliant homesteaders who raise and butcher animals to acquire …
For many of us, the first time we heard of a shrub outside of the garden center was on a cocktail menu. For me specifically, it was a drink at …
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 …
A 5 gallon bucket is an incredibly useful thing to have around your garden, home or homestead. There are hundreds of different ways to make use of one. So, whether …
Chickens are simple creatures, but they still have basic needs, and a dust bath is one of them! Why do chickens need a dust bath? All chickens get clean by …
I don’t know about you, but I love the crispy snap of a good pickle. Be it cucumber, green bean, or carrot, you just can’t beat that satisfying vinegary crunch. …
Drying fresh herbs at home has many benefits, and it’s so easy there’s really no reason not to! Drying your own herbs is certainly more cost effective than buying them …
If you are new to greenhouse gardening you may not have experienced issues with growing tomatoes. However, if you grow these plants long enough indoors you are sure to experience …
Indoor trees can change the tone of a room. Suddenly your living room is boho with a jungle feel. For the gardener, growing trees indoors may have nothing to do …
Although it may seem strange, and it certainly is a departure from conventional growing, many gardeners are embracing an interesting way of growing tomatoes… … upside down! This container method …