Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…
Pint-size Plow-horses
I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal. Then…
The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend
The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…
The $8.16 Do-It-Yourself Garden Irrigator
Our half-acre lot in the ’burbs is shaded by nine mature silver…
Reading the Weather
The ability to read the weather is a valuable skill practiced by…
Vegetable Gardening: Your Next Step to Self-Sufficiency
You've made the big decision to cut bait and leave the rat…
French Intensive Gardening: Optimizing Your Output
If you are searching for a way to dramatically increase your harvest…
Tips from an Established Forest Garden
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…
Garden Therapy: Getting in Touch with Your Roots
My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden.…
Turn a Spare Room Into a Grow Room: Produce Year-round Produce
It’s that time again. The weather is turning cold, telling us it…
Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the…