One of the greatest ways to become more self-reliant is to grow your own food at home. Check out these tips, tricks, and suggestions for growing your own fruits and vegetables on the homestead.
Clay soil is heavy and dense and can be difficult for vegetable gardening. A garden area that is primarily clay will have trouble with water drainage and will not have enough air circulation. This can lead to problems with the root systems of your plants, as …
Can you increase nitrogen levels in your garden naturally? Yes! If you are looking to create a thriving vegetable garden, you need to make sure that your soil has enough nitrogen. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development. Without it, many plants …
If you want to have a successful vegetable garden, healthy soil is an important aspect of your work and a soil test should be one of your first steps. Soil health is crucial for growing healthy plants because the quality of your soil affects the …
One key to getting the most delicious apples from your home orchard is pruning your apple trees. Pruning not only helps the tree produce more fruit but also improves the overall health of the tree and helps it be more resistant to pests and diseases. …
Wondering what to do with all of those green tomatoes? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! A lot of people end up with green tomatoes at the end of the season because their tomatoes didn’t ripen on the vine before the first frost. Luckily, there are …
Have a handful or a bushel of green tomatoes that never ripened? Don’t despair. There are a lot of ways to use unripened tomatoes in cooking and canning. Don’t let your underripe tomatoes go to waste with these ten tips for using green tomatoes. Note …
Eggshells are a great way to add nutrients to your garden. They have been used for centuries as part of the composting process and they offer several benefits when added to the soil. In this article, we will discuss how eggshells can be used in …
Drying black currants is a great way to preserve this tart summer berry. Dried black currants can be used in sweet baking projects like scones or cookies, or they can be added to savory dishes like stuffing or rice. Drying black currants at home is …
What’s the best way to water your garden? When your garden needs moisture, you can tell – the soil will look dry, your plants will look droopy and “thirsty,” and everything will be growing a bit slower. But how do you know if you have …
These cucumber beetle traps are inspired by directions provided by Susan Mulvihill in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Read our review of that book here; we highly recommend it as a resource for all of your vegetable garden pest questions. Here, we share our experience …