Nothing quite compares to the taste of homegrown produce picked fresh from the garden. But when the growing season is over, the next best thing is having your freezer stocked with frozen vegetables and fruits to use throughout the winter. There are multiple ways to preserve your garden harvest, but learning how to freeze vegetables […]
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3 Keys to an Amazing Permaculture Backyard
Want to create a permaculture backyard? You’re in luck! I have been studying permaculture for years now and have found that it has transformed my gardening. But what I love most about it is that permaculture is scalable, meaning you can use the same principles to design a 10-acre farm as you can a 1/10 […]
How to Preserve Blueberries
Is learning how to preserve blueberries something you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe having a freezer full of homegrown blueberries is one of your homesteading goals this year? If that’s the case, I’d like to help you reach that goal. My mom has 6 or 8 blueberry bushes that keep the whole family stocked in […]
How to Create a Permaculture Food Forest or Forest Garden
If growing more food with less work (while regenerating the land and providing healthy habitats for wildlife) is something you’d like to accomplish, then you must know about creating food forest gardens! I have been studying and practicing permaculture for years now and have had so much success. I have been able to grow more […]
11 Perennial Vegetables and Fruit You Must Start Growing
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 […]
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 […]