What is a homestead and what is the definition of homesteading? These terms are associated with the American frontier and the pioneering spirit of settlers. Homesteading is a lifestyle choice that includes self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a return to a simpler way of living. In this comprehensive blog post, I will delve into the movement, explore […]
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Urban Gardening The topic of urban gardening is a popular one. I wrote Backyard Big: Growing Food in Your Backyard for the beginner. It has information on growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs. It also includes a month-by-month gardening schedule. I have yet to see a book that brings fruit and gardening growing advice together with
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Garden Seed Starting Gardening enthusiasts and green thumbs alike eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, a season synonymous with new beginnings and vibrant growth. One of the most rewarding and cost-effective ways to kickstart your garden is by mastering the art of seed starting. In this blog post, we will explore the ins and outs
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Ok, I used the word naked. Did I get your attention? It is December, and it is a good time to plant a naked root sapling. Many people have a lemon tree or a similar citrus tree in their backyard. Maybe it is in the corner of the yard and neglected until it needs pruning
Really, how can a giant pumpkin write an autobiography? It isn’t possible. True, pumpkins can’t write, and it takes some creative thinking to pretend they can. Giant pumpkins can do things humans can’t. They can grow more than 50 pounds (ca. 23 kg) a day. For fun, this autobiography is written by Hue, the pretty
What does Composting Mean? Try a greener lifestyle by incorporating composting DIY techniques into your gardening routine. You can turn kitchen and garden scraps into nutrient-rich soil. You can practice composting at your home and experiment with the process, perfecting it to get that perfect soil. Another way of referring to composting is “recycling of
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Ten Reasons Why it is Good to Grow Your own Food Read below for my ten reasons why it is good to grow your own food. There are probably more. Maybe 20 or 30 reasons, but these are my top ten. Are there more than ten reasons to not grow your own food? Maybe. But
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Have you ever considered learning how to grow your own onions? These vegetables that have the power to make people cry are easy to grow, easy to store, and easy to use in the kitchen. That is a lot of easy! Of course, there are many health benefits. After all, they are vegetables. You need
Ever wonder how giant pumpkins are grown? By incorporating various growing giant pumpkin tips, such as soil building techniques, water and fertilizing strategies, you can grow a impressive giant pumpkins. And when that crop grew, and was harvested, no man had crumbled a hot clod in his fingers and let the earth sift past his
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Pumpkins come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are miniatures, big ones, orange ones, red ones, bumpy ones, smooth ones. Learning about big pumpkins is a pursuit of mine and is fun and interesting. What are big pumpkins? What qualifies as a big pumpkin? Greater than 100 pounds (ca. 45 kg)? Or does it
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