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We moved to our new home two years ago now and it’s been a learning experience as I try to figure out the new challenges that come with a new property. For example, we have started a small fruit orchard started here and last year they struggled a ton. First, we had to deal with…
Spring in Abundance **This is my first large garden at my first real homestead. I have been super busy getting my compost ready, making raised beds, and lovingly raising tons of plants from seed. So far, things in my garden are going great! I have decided that Spring is the happiest time of the year….
The Ultimate Gardening Guide Whether you have been gardening for years and years or you are just a newbie, gardening can be overwhelming. It can be considered a tough, bothersome chore. It can be stressful. However, it doesn’t have to be! The key to keeping calm about gardening is to plan things in advance! Start…
The Benefits of Fermented Foods Fermented foods are like a whole new world for me. To tell the truth, I’ve always found them a bit frightening. The only fermented food I grew up with was homemade sauerkraut. When I was a child, our breezeway would be full of rotting, stinking cabbage during the winter. My…
Use this handy Fall gardening planting guide to help you plan your garden this Autumn. This guide includes all the common Fall plants and how to grow them. It’s Time to do some Fall Gardening Planting! Did you know you don’t have to stop gardening just because it is soon going to be Fall season?…
Read my guide to Spring garden planning. I provide info about each type of plant you can grow in your Spring garden and how to grow them. It’s time for Spring Garden Planning! **Anyone who loves gardening (like me) might get a tingle of excitement go up and down the spine just by saying this…
Learn all about how to grow delicious strawberries in your backyard. We’ll cover the varieties of strawberries, how to plant and care for your plants, and when to harvest.
Raspberries are a delightful sweet fruit that requires very little maintenance. In a small garden plot you can grow enough raspberries to eat and make some delicious jam each year. Learn how to grow raspberries and how to make sure you have a good harvest. Why I Grow Raspberries I grow two types of raspberries,…
Let’s take a closer look at how to grow rhubarb. The juicy, sour stalks make great jam, pie, and candy. It’s easy to grow and spreads every year. This plant should have a place in every garden, let’s learn how to grow rhubarb! Why I Grow Rhubarb: Oh rhubarb, how I love thee. I am…
Plums are juicy, sweet, and just the right amount of tart. They’re one of the easier fruits to grow and produce large harvests each year. Learn how to grow plums and how to have a great, healthy plum harvest. Why I Grow Plums: **Plums are a good fruit crop for a home gardener. They have…