Five Weeks from Seed to Table
Growing vegetables from seed is probably one of the greatest pleasures of…
You Say “Tomato”; I Say “All Right!”
Three years ago, my husband decided to start growing an aphrodisiac…
6 Tips for Dividing Perennials in the Spring
Perennials offer great value in the flower or shade garden. These plants…
Waste Not, Want Not: Repurposing on the Homestead
Growing up in the rural Midwest, and being a child not unlike…
Helpful Homestead Hacks: Work Easier, Relax Harder
Homesteading can be tough, but there are tips and tricks—hacks—for any area…
Indoor Gardening in Winter
Those of us who live in areas of early frost, dread to…
8 Advantages of Hydroponics Versus Soil Gardening
A garden is both a thing of beauty and a labor of…
Basement Bunnies and Grow-box Gardening: The Challenges of Urban Homesteading
Tammy Curry greeted me with fresh homemade bread, slathered with butter, and…
Container Gardening in the City: Urban Homesteading on a Budget
One man's trash is another's treasure, or in my case, his trash…
Grub in a Tub: Container Gardening on the Homestead
How to Fight the High Cost of Groceries This Summer, Starting Right…
The Four-season Garden
I have been gardening since before I could walk without tripping over…
Growing Tomatoes and Peppers in Winter
Tomatoes and peppers are two of summer’s most-loved foods. However, winter is…