Grow Food In 5 Gallon Buckets – 15 Fruits & Veggies That Thrive
A 5 gallon bucket can be an incredible useful thing. There are many ways to use them around your homestead. One of the most obvious ways to use these reclaimed containers is …
A 5 gallon bucket can be an incredible useful thing. There are many ways to use them around your homestead. One of the most obvious ways to use these reclaimed containers is …
One of my favorite scents of summer is thyme. I love the way it smells when the plant has been baking in the sun for hours, and you brush your …
Garlic seems to be the one crop, other than zucchini, that grows in our garden on a reliable basis year after year. Even if we do not plant it, or …
Cabbage is a member of the Brassica family, and of course, we grow many members of that family in our gardens. Many gardeners will grow cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflowers, turnips, …
The key to a low maintenance and low cost garden is to grow a variety of plants that readily self-seed. While most of the typical garden cultivars would require you …
Water is one of the most important factors – not only in your garden but on this planet. Life as we know it would not be possible without this vital …
Sage is a wonderful plant to choose to grow in your garden. It can thrive in a wide range of different settings, and bring many benefits. It will be beneficial …
You might think of the spring as the primary seed sowing time. But there are actually plenty of seeds you can still sow through the summer months. In this article, …
If you are trying to go greener, you may already be aware that baking soda is a very useful thing to have in your home. It can be used to …
Mint is aromatic and pleasantly intoxicating, with cooling/soothing menthol flavors which have both culinary and medicinal properties. Plus, it is a perennial herb that is easy to grow. Yet, it …
Life can be busy. Most of us do not have the time to spend hours and hours in our gardens each week. But a garden can be low maintenance and …
While there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to consume zucchini fresh, preserving them turns out to be a bit trickier. You see, zucchini is a low-acid food. And …
Chives are one of those herbs that is incredibly useful, both in the garden and in the kitchen. If you do not already have some space for them on your …
July is a wonderful time in a garden. Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to reap the rewards of the effort you’ve put in. But all …
Strawberries are a wonderful crop to grow in your garden. They are incredibly easy, even for new gardeners who have yet to develop their green thumbs. No matter how much …
Potatoes are often a staple of a home grown diet. Most people love them and everyone has a favorite way of preparing or cooking them – whether that be mashed, …
Companion planting is all the rage these days, but did you know this practice goes back thousands of years? The three sisters garden is one of the oldest and most …
Zucchini is a great plant to grow, whether you are an experienced gardener, or a complete beginner. Though they do need certain things to do well, and there are a …
Zucchini and squash are popular plants. They make great additions to many gardens. And there are a huge variety of different options to choose from. If you make the right …
Store-bought pickles come with a delightful crunch, but they also come with added sugar and a ton of salt, often accompanied by a hint of preservatives and artificial colors. Hello, …
If you have just started a vegetable garden, you might not think much about flowers. But flowers are important – and many work perfectly alongside the fruits, vegetables and herbs …
Sweet potatoes are an easy crop to grow in certain areas, and virtually impossible to grow in others. Whether or not they are a good crop for your garden will …
Potatoes are a crucial crop for many home growers. They are often a staple, especially for those living in temperate climate zones. Generally speaking, potatoes are relatively easy to grow. …
Apple cider vinegar certainly is a useful thing to have around. I make my own from our apples. And I use it in an almost endless list of ways, inside …