How to Grow Your Own Urban Vegetable Garden June 25, 2021July 17, 2021Jayne Rising Comment Follow me Choosing to grow your own urban vegetable garden is a massive step towards self-reliance. With current events being what they are, [...]
8 Inexpensive Options for Small Space Gardening June 12, 2021June 12, 2021Jayne Rising Comment Follow me With many options for inexpensive small space gardening out there, attempts to grow food in an urban environment can be successful [...]
Square Foot Gardening – Waste of Time for Preppers? May 31, 2021May 31, 2021R.Ann Paris Comment Follow me Square foot gardening can be an excellent way to produce a lot of food in a compact space. Added benefits come [...]
How to Grow Wildflowers May 31, 2021May 31, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment Follow me In the past few years I’ve read about, and have seen more interest in wildflowers, so I figure it’s about time [...]
Not just a weed: 5 Ways to use dandelions in your kitchen May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Zoey Sky Comment Follow me Dandelions will pop up just about anywhere, from the side of the road to the middle of your lawn. But don’t [...]
Garden Rebels: 10 Ways to Sow Revolution in Your Back Yard (and Why You MUST Go to Battle) May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Daisy Luther Comment Follow me Perhaps the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds. Instead of [...]
Essentials for Indoor Seed Starting May 10, 2021May 10, 2021Home Garden Comment Follow me Even if you don’t have access to a greenhouse, you can create conditions that will allow seedlings to thrive. Tops on [...]
Creating a More Self-Sufficient Garden for the Long Term May 6, 2021May 6, 2021Joanna Miller Comment Follow me I love gardening. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it saves money. However, it’s only useful for prepping purposes in the long [...]
How to Build a Simple Potting Bench April 12, 2021April 12, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment Follow me The potting bench that you are about to read about is not fancy, but very functional. It is also very easy [...]
Gardening Keeps You Healthy April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Home Garden Comment Follow me Thomas Jefferson famously wrote to Charles Willson Peale in 1811 at age 68, “But though an old man, I am but [...]
7 tips for creating a successful organic vegetable garden almost anywhere March 15, 2021March 15, 2021Aurora Geib Comment Follow me There is nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labor, literally! The seeds you just planted turn out as little shoots [...]
How to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment Follow me Do you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, [...]
The Pros and Cons of Raised Garden Beds March 8, 2021March 8, 2021R.Ann Paris 1 Follow me Before we get started, I want to say that I’m a huge fan of permanent and raised garden beds. They don’t [...]
Benefits of Small Backyard Ponds January 22, 2021January 22, 2021Filip Tkaczyk Comment Follow me There are many benefits of small backyard ponds for both people and the environment. Freshwater habitats of all kinds are currently [...]
Planting and Caring for Flower Bulbs December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Mike McGroarty 1 Follow me There is nothing quite as welcome as those beautiful spring flowers that seem to emerge from nowhere to welcome the arrival [...]
How to grow chilli peppers November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Sue Sanderson Comment Follow me Growing chillies at home is easy, and there’s a huge variety of different types to choose from. Whether you want flavour, [...]
Your path towards Food Freedom: Simple and cheap home gardening innovations October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Vicki Batts Comment Follow me Food freedom is a top concern for many people, whether they be natural health enthusiasts, environmentalists, or simply concerned about the [...]
Plant these high-calorie vegetables to ensure your survival when SHTF October 23, 2020November 10, 2020Virgilio Marin Comment Follow me Vegetables are great if you’re trying to limit their calorie intake, but these present a problem when SHTF and you’re limited to what [...]
Benefits of common root vegetables October 23, 2020October 23, 2020Kali Sinclair Comment Follow me Root vegetables are exactly what the name implies – they are the root of the plant. The most common root vegetables [...]
How to Have a Garden When You “Can’t” Have a Garden August 10, 2020August 10, 2020Kara Stiff Comment Follow me Are you itching to grow something for the table in these times of bare shelves, but don’t have space? Well, you’re [...]
Want All the Green Beans You Can Eat? Get the Best Harvest With These Growing Tips August 5, 2020August 5, 2020TESS PENNINGTON 1 Follow me Here’s everything you need to know about growing a great and bountiful green bean harvest. When I was growing up, I [...]
8 Important Things To Do On The Homestead This Summer July 22, 2020July 22, 2020Sara Tipton Comment Follow me The warm, sunny days are upon us. While we all love to sip on cold herbal tea that’s brewed in the [...]
Success with Summer Squash July 8, 2020July 8, 2020Home Garden Comment Follow me With summer squash there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is: The plants are rarely bothered by critters [...]
Growing Great Sweet Peppers July 1, 2020July 1, 2020Home Garden Comment Follow me Yes you can grow great sweet peppers! The big blocky bell peppers you find in supermarkets need a long warm (but [...]