Planting perennial vegetables is one of the very best ways to expand your garden and grow your homesteading skills. Beginners often learn how to garden by planting annuals like cucumbers and tomatoes. These traditional garden vegetables are easy to grow and great for those looking to get started gardening. But when you’re ready to invest […]
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How to Plan Your Garden: Learn Exactly What to Plant and How Much!
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners and homesteaders! we’re planning and preparing for the coming growing season and dreaming about the amazing fruits, vegetables, and herbs we can grow. But have you ever been stumped about how much of each plant to grow for your family? Or maybe you’ve been unsure about which plants […]
21 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden
If you have ever considered shade-loving plants for your garden, this year is the perfect time to jump in! Gardeners often talk about growing sun-loving tomatoes and heat-basking basils. But what if your garden doesn’t receive much sunlight? Thankfully, not all plants need a full day of baking in the hot sun to thrive. From […]
What is Abundance Homesteading? And Ways You Can Tap Into It
Are you struggling with your homesteading dream? Are you wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you wanted or thought it would feel? Are you just burnt out and don’t know what to do to get back to feeling inspired? Maybe abundance homesteading is the answer! What is Lack Homesteading vs. Abundance Homesteading? Many of […]
Sage Benefits and Uses (And How to Grow It)
Sage is one of my all-time favorite herbs to grow and use. Its grounding flavor is perfect in hearty fall dishes. As a medicinal herb, sage benefits are quite impressive. Nicknamed garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage, Salvia officinalis is a staple in my garden. It’s also an herb I grow indoors and cook […]
Apple Tree Guilds: Getting Started
While there are plenty of resources here at Our Inspired Roots on how to grow your own food, I haven’t gotten around to creating more specific permaculture-related content — particularly fruit tree guilds and apple tree guilds. So when I met Elle from Outdoor Happens, a permaculture enthusiast, I knew she would be a perfect […]