What does self-sufficiency mean to you? For some homesteaders, self-sufficiency is growing and raising food. For others, it’s about getting their utilities off-grid or surviving without store-bought products. In these times of hyperinflation, supply-chain uncertainty, and questionable quality of many consumer products, learning how to become more…
Mangoes are easily one of the most underrated food forest crops. Mangoes taste delicious and pack ample healthy antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. We can also show you how to grow mangoes from seed – even if you don’t live in the…
Avocado trees are some of the most unique and attractive houseplants you can grow. And if you live in a warm climate, they’re a tremendously fruitful and worthwhile food forest addition. But – how do you grow avocados from seed…
Have you ever had a surplus of lemons and wondered what to do with the seeds? Instead of tossing them, why not grow an outdoor or indoor lemon tree? They make excellent food forest additions. And lemon trees are more straightforward than…
For a novice gardener, the topic of fertilizers can be incredibly daunting – why are there so many options to choose from? How do you know which is the best fertilizer to pick? And what happens if you get it…
When your hands are deep in loamy soil amidst your thriving plants and flowers, do you wonder how to make money from gardening? Good news! You don’t need to be a farmer to make a living from gardening! If blessed with green…
Ready to turn a simple peach pit into a flourishing tree? You’re in the right place! In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to grow a peach tree from seed, from pit preparation to planting and beyond. Plus, get insider…
This summer, we’ve had more than our fair share of thunderstorms, which has meant that we’ve had to do a lot more pruning, trimming, and straight-up logging to keep our yard debris-free. From white oaks to hickory to spruce, it…
Green beans are one of the easiest vegetable crops you can grow. These trouble-free plants seem to thrive on neglect, producing an abundant crop without fail. But how do you figure out how many bean plants to grow? And –…
I’ve been a fan of drip irrigation since we installed it in our polytunnel. But for some reason, it never occurred to me that drip irrigation would work for raised beds, too! Then, my husband asked me why I hadn’t…
It is no exaggeration to say that building a small wildlife pond is the best thing we’ve done to enhance biodiversity in our garden! We are fascinated every day by the wildlife that appears in and around our pond, from…
Sweet potatoes are an ideal crop: affordable and easy to grow. With adequate space, you can grow enough yearly supply for your family. But how many sweet potatoes per plant can you grow, and how many plants do you need?…
We’re huge fans of companion planting around here, as this age-old method can massively reduce the risk of garden nuisances and disease in the garden and help boost crop yields. You can reduce your workload and increase the chances of…
Let’s brainstorm the cheapest way to clear land so you can reclaim your yard, agricultural plot, or garden. It reminds me of the day when, in all my naive inexperience, I thought that just two homesteading rookies could vacate a…
It can be frustrating to find that bugs and critters have taken chunks of your carefully tended plants! But do you know how to stop insects from eating plant leaves using natural methods? Yes, it’s true – it really can…