Despite the stereotypes that leafy vegetables are bland, kale is versatile and can be prepared in many ways – cooked, baked, or used raw in salads. Still, there is one question commonly asked by beginner gardeners: how and when do…
A garden tiller is an excellent tool for new and established gardens alike. These machines can break up your soil in minutes, whether you’ve been blessed with a rocky clay garden or acres of silty fields. Now, garden tillers come…
Here’s why I love growing celery in containers! You may have heard that celery is notoriously tricky to grow. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has struggled to germinate celery seeds and transplant them into my spring garden. Luckily,…
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised garden beds, but raised gardens come with some notable disadvantages. In some cases, they only make your garden harder to maintain! I understand the benefits…
How many pumpkins per plant can you expect to grow? And how can you ensure the best pumpkin yield? We’re about to answer both questions so you can enjoy the best pumpkin harvest possible. Various factors affect the overall number…
Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days, I prefer my grapes on a dedicated grape vine trellis (also known as a grape arbor), especially when they’re getting started. However, I’ve recently run out of…
Spade vs shovel. Hmmm. What are the differences and similarities between these two hand tools? And which digging device is best for tasks around your homestead, farm, and garden? Many homesteaders use their names interchangeably, but spades and shovels are two individual tools,…
Nobody in their right mind wants to smell or eat a rotten sweet potato. Yuck. And Pee-U! So we’re sharing how to tell if a sweet potato is bad or still good. That is our mission here today. To learn when a…
If you wish to add a real showstopper to your garden, evergreen shrubs with red leaves all year will do the trick. Whether you’re looking for something that can withstand cooler temperatures or just a striking pop of color, it can be…
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. No matter where you are in the world or…
It can be challenging to decide how deep your raised garden beds should be, as many factors go into determining the best size. You should consider the plants you want to grow, how far you want to bend down to…
All gardeners take pride in their compost, and I’m no different. I love to touch it and let myself be amazed by the fact that the waste destined for the smelly, maggot-infested garbage dump was instead turning into black gold…
Digging a drainage trench may be the best option to move water around your yard. Drainage trenches are also handy around the homestead because God has a sense of humor and will often give you too much water in the…
Super low maintenance, tough, resilient, AND pretty flowers? Yep, that’s right. These spectacular flowering succulents are the perfect plants to make your gardening life easier (and more beautiful). Both cacti and succulents prefer a hot and dry environment with a…
Are you looking for the best grass for shade in Texas? Start here! If you’ve got a shaded patch of land in your yard or homestead, getting lush grass to grow can be a nightmare! So let’s look at the…