25 Edible Wild Plants To Forage For In Early Spring
As the first signs of spring arrive, and winter fades into the rear view mirror, you will likely be busy planting many of the crops that will sustain you for …
As the first signs of spring arrive, and winter fades into the rear view mirror, you will likely be busy planting many of the crops that will sustain you for …
How long you can go without heading to the store “to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner“, will determine how well you are prepared in case of any emergency. To determine …
Planting a new plum tree is an exciting experience. They say that the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, but the next best time is today. …
Sprouts are tasty little bites of freshly germinated seeds that enrich your health in a myriad of ways. They are rich in fiber, low in calories and full of essential …
Healing herbs and wild medicines are all around us. They are to be found in meadows, forests, even our own backyards! And we should never underestimate their potential. Some of …
Wood chip is a material that many take for granted. It is common on many homesteads, and used in many gardens, parks and public spaces. It is a valuable material, …
I love the internet, don’t you? With a few keystrokes, I can instantly get answers to all of my gardening questions. What kind of fertilizer should I be putting on …
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow. They look lovely in planters, hanging baskets or ornamental beds or borders, but they can also be an excellent addition …
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 …
If you have never heard the term Hügelkultur before, then you may be rather confused about the subject of this article. But those in the know understand that this is …
Homesteaders tend to fall automatically into the DIY lifestyle category. We are self-reliant creators, workers and doers. As clever as our hands are, sometimes they need the help of a …
Beets, like Brussels sprouts, are loved by a few courageous souls, it is likeable by a beet-conscious crowd and loathed by others. They are healthy, easy-to-grow vegetables which can bring …
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 …
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 …
Once you realize how fun and beneficial raising chickens can be, you make every effort to make the experience better for the chickens, and yourself! Related Reading: 10 Things Nobody …
Winter squashes make the most delicious pies. True or false? If you answered true, you most certainly love squash, and chances are great that you may even have some giant …
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 …
As the cooler weather arrives, this is a great time to think about ordering bare root fruit canes and fruit bushes for your garden. If you make the right choices, …
Winter can be tough on chickens, and it’s coming soon. If you take the proper steps to winterize the chicken coop right now, it will mean a much more comfortable …
I kind of have a thing for pine trees. If you were to ask my family how I feel about pine trees, they would probably roll their eyes and groan. …
Once the summer crops are harvested and gone, organic gardeners will often consider sowing green manures into their growing areas. These crops might not always be of use as an …
Gardening is one of the most enjoyable activities in the world that allows you to spend endless hours outside – increasing happiness and decreasing stress levels, all the while growing …
A November garden means a myriad of different things to gardeners all around the world. One needs to take into consideration: Northern or Southern hemisphere. Plant Hardiness Zone. Climate change …