Cultivating Carrots in the Homestead Garden
Native to the area known today as Afghanistan, carrots (Daucus carota var.…
Container Gardening in the City: Urban Homesteading on a Budget
One man's trash is another's treasure, or in my case, his trash…
In Favor of a Naturalized Lawn
Early every spring as I drive into town I notice that people…
Edible Landscape Additions: Elderberries and Goji Berries
If you are looking for hardy additions to your edible landscape, elderberries…
Attract Wildlife to Your Property
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
Moss for Beauty and Profit
After reading a story on this very website about collecting items in…
Growing Hazelnuts on the Homestead
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they…
Gardening by the Moon
"That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." …
Growing Spices on the Homestead
Almost every homestead I know of has found a way to incorporate…
How to Get Seeds for Free
Like a kid in a candy store, I have been perusing recently-arrived…
Quick and Easy Compost Guide
Those who are not yet living the homesteading dream may be confused…
