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 you harvest kale so it keeps growing? Learning how to pick kale and how to …
Is your yard covered in deep snow? Then you may need a good lawn mower snow blower combo! Snow blower attachments for riding lawn mowers are incredibly handy for the winter season since they use a tool you might already have to create a powerful snow blower. The best lawn mower snow blower combo for …
A Christmas fairy garden unlocks the magic of the holidays and makes a fabulously festive decoration for any homestead! A fairy garden is also one of the best holiday crafts for you and your kids, friends, or family to enjoy while getting into the holiday mood, and coming up with great ideas is part of …
It is common to see greenhouses left sad and empty in winter, but why leave them empty when you could be growing a winter garden full of delicious veggies and herbs? The colder months are the perfect time to move your garden indoors to a greenhouse garden! Gardening in your greenhouse in winter is simple …
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your chickens warm in winter, ideally without electricity. To keep chickens warm in winter without electricity, you can winterize the coop by moving it, adding insulation, lining nesting boxes, sealing up cracks, …
Much like cherry tomatoes, the gardening season in Ontario is small but sweet. However, a well-organized gardener will find plenty of opportunities to grow abundant produce at home in Ontario. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in Ontario and other cold climates? And – what do you need to know about the Ontario growing …
Winter can be a tricky time for gardening – especially when the frosty weather takes you unawares! Many plants will not survive exposure to cold weather, so what is the best way to keep our treasured plants warm and safe? We’re about to share our favorite methods to keep your garden safe during overnight frost. …
When the winter season hits, it gets freezing outside – quickly! You need the warmest winter hat to protect you from chilly wind gusts and snow – especially if you are always snow blowing, hiking, or working outdoors. But – what are the best winter hats for men and women? You can effortlessly go to the thrift store …
Preparing for the winter season is one of the primary tests in establishing a durable homestead. One element of preparation includes protecting your plants. Frost has a way of penetrating the roots of young plants, damaging them, and killing them before the upcoming spring. Even if frost doesn’t reach the roots – some unhardened plants …
Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season? Or – maybe you want to plan a tomato crop that lasts year-round, so you’re wondering what to do with tomato plants in winter – can tomato plants survive the …
Winter is just around the corner and that means snow. A lot of snow! Carving your way through heaps of wet snow puts a huge strain on your arms and back. If you’re sick of the hard work shoveling snow, give the best electric snow shovel a try – these machines make snow removal a …
Are you thinking of buying a CountyLine log splitter? Here’s all the info you need to know before jumping in. CountyLine Log Splitters are exclusive to Tractor Supply. CountyLine doesn’t just do log splitters, they also offer things like post-hole diggers, cattle panels, gates, stock troughs, box blades, and rotary tillers. When browsing the Tractor Supply website, …