January can be a difficult time for homesteaders, especially those of us who rely on our gardens for both income…
Although we grow most of what we eat, there are times I need to buy produce from other vendors at…
A homestead is not complete without a kitchen garden and a homestead business is not complete without a market garden. …
I have been gardening since before I could walk without tripping over my own feet, having been blessed with grandparents…
I am fortunate to live in an area where winter temperatures rarely dip lower than 5° C below zero. (26°…
If you’re new to gardening, you’ll be doing yourself a great service by learning the basics of composting and beginning…
Congratulations! You have made it from the hot gardening season and have the produce and sunburn to prove it. Fall…
Growing our own produce is an important part of the homesteading lifestyle. However, planting and depending solely on annuals season…
Persimmons are a delicious and unusual fruit to grow on your homestead. Persimmons like a warm climate but other than…
Imagine plucking a ripe, round tomato right from the stem and sinking your teeth into its juicy flesh. There’s nothing…