As a homesteader we think about our gardens, how we will lay them out, what we will grow, how much we should grow; but do you think about xeriscaping? What is xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is a form of landscaping that uses natural resources and plant life to reduce the need for … [Read more...]
Moringa Trees
On July 5th I posted a giveaway of some Moringa seeds from a fellow HBN blogger. I entered but I unfortunately did not win. Not to be deterred from what seemed like a great addition to our little farm I ordered 12 of these seeds from Karen Coghlan over at Blue Yonder Urban … [Read more...]
Pickles!
Harvest time for cucumbers is upon many of you (sadly we haven't gotten any cucumbers yet, although our cucumber plants are doing very well) and I know that many of you have tried pickling in the past or would like to try. Old World Garden Farms has some great tips for getting … [Read more...]
Tomato Pruning: It’s Important
We cheated this year on our tomatoes because all of our seedlings died off. So this year we are growing our determinate beefsteak tomatoes that we bought and transplanted. We will be growing heirlooms again next year. But whether you are growing determinate or indeterminate … [Read more...]
Garden Planning
One of the most important aspects of gardening that I have learned from this season is planning. If you truly want to have an amazing garden and maximize your produce, then you have to consider exactly what and where you are placing plants. My plan for next year is to draw out … [Read more...]
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