I can’t believe it’s already June! Our New England garden is bursting at the seams with lovely tomato plants, peppers, tea herbs, beans, pumpkins, and a veritable armada of butternut squash. But what if you’re behind schedule? Fear not, fellow…
Hummingbirds dash through our gardens like living jewels. Their delicate wings beat faster than the human eye can perceive, and their iridescent plumage glimmers in the sunlight. But these enchanting creatures face a formidable challenge! Their feeders attract admirers and competitive garden guests,…
Welcome to our introduction to chaos gardening! Why should you study chaos gardening with us? Because it promises more than just vibrant blooms and tangled foliage. Chaos gardening is the easiest way to leverage old or unused seeds, extra plant seedlings, and garden…
Hydrangeas, with their luxuriant blooms and vibrant colors, have captured the hearts of gardeners and homesteaders worldwide. We can show you how to grow, fertilize, nurture, and prune these breathtaking shrubs. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb, grizzled flower gardener, or…
Sunflowers are one of the easiest ways to beautify your garden and feed your native pollinators without much effort or cash investment. But which sunflower cultivars are best to grow? We invite you to explore 18 delightful sunflower varieties that will delight you and…
Spring is the perfect time to grow a tea garden! Imagine stepping outside, plucking fresh herbs, and transforming them into savory, delicious cups of tea. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious novice, this article will unveil the top 17 tea garden crops for…
We love growing onions! However, one annoying problem is that their leaves are flimsy and top-heavy compared to other beginner-friendly crops like cucumbers or kale. Luckily, we know a few nifty gardening hacks to stop droopy onion plants from falling over. The first step is to figure out why…
Spring is finally here! Homesteaders can begin planting their gardens with lovely spring flowers that add delightful fragrances and breathtaking colors. We’re helping celebrate by sharing our favorite spring flowers, perfect for newbie gardeners in nearly any growing zone. These lovely spring flowers bring joy and anticipation,…
Are you dreaming of a self-sufficient oasis on your property where abundant, delicious crop yields and ecological balance go hand in hand? Look no further than the fascinating concept of a coconut circle! Coconut circles are a permaculture design harnessing the remarkable…
Grow lights are perfect for germinating and growing seedlings indoors. But fancy LED light systems can be expensive. And, not all homesteaders have the space or budget for grandiloquent indoor growing lights. Luckily, there are alternative methods to start seeds…
I love growing my basil in pots. I love growing basil everywhere! I have a bunch of plants growing in my raised garden beds and around my homestead. Their flowers are excellent for attracting native bees. Once they produce seeds, I broadcast…
Watermelons are one of the most delicious warm-weather crops for your food forest garden. Watermelons produce mouth-watering fruit, are tremendously sweet, and almost everyone loves eating them. We can show you how to grow watermelons from seed to harvest – and…
Cherry trees are one of the most delicious food forest fruits homesteaders can grow in North America. Cherry trees have other benefits, too. They deliver beautiful, fragrant flowers pollinators adore. Growing cherry trees from the seed is also surprisingly easy. We can…
Strawberries are one of our favorite annual food forest crops! They’re delicious, fragrant, easy-to-grow plants that produce some of the yummiest harvests. Growing strawberries from seed is also surprisingly easy – whether you live in the Southern USA, California, or even…
Mosses are primitive non-vascular plants known for their exotic texture and green hues. They have existed for 470 million years. Taken for granted for a long time, today, mosses are on the verge of becoming an urban homesteading sensation. You can blame…