Planning a Productive Garden! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, there’s always something new to learn about how to plan a more productive garden! Every year I try a different technique, companion plant pairing, or new varieties of seeds. I love learning new ways to plant and…
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How to Grow Your Best Garden with Companion Planting
Use companion planting to grow your best garden!
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How to Use Hay or Straw in the Garden for Best Results
Using Hay or Straw in Your Garden Using hay or straw in the garden can be a touchy subject! Some gardeners swear that using hay will ruin your garden and turn it into a bed of noxious weeds. Other gardeners are afraid to use straw because there may be persistent…
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How to Choose the Best Plants to Attract Pollinators
Attract Pollinators to Your Garden for Improved Harvests! Plants that attract pollinators to your garden are a great addition to your yard or homestead. Many plants will not produce a harvest without pollination. Hummingbirds and insects visit flowers looking for nectar and pollen to consume. In the process, they pollinate…
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Grow More Food with Cool-Season Crops
Extend your garden season with cool-season crops and grow more food!
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50 Tips to Save Money on Your Garden
Here are a bunch of tips to save money on your garden but still have a beautiful yard and productive plot!
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Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Interview
Interview with Mary from Mary's Heirloom Seeds, a small business in the USA that uses environmentally friendly practices.
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Digz Gardening Gloves Review
Digz Gardening Gloves are colorful and attractive! I had fun reviewing them and plan to give an update on their durability after I put them through their paces.
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How to Join a Community Garden
Learn how to find and join a community garden in your neighborhood. Tips for getting started and what you'll need for a successful garden!
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The Family Garden Plan Will Help You Grow!
The Family Garden Plan: Grow a Year's Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food by Melissa K. Norris will help you plan an abundant garden!
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History of Vintage Gardening and Seed Catalogs
Seed catalogs have been around for 400 years, inspiring gardeners and selling garden dreams! Read up on the history of seed catalogs!
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30 Tips for Growing and Using Citrus Fruits
Do you love citrus fruits? Want to grow your own? Here are a bunch of great tips for growing and using oranges and other citrus fruits!
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How to Make a Survival Seed Bank
How to create a survival seed ban and the, best storage methods, how to test germination rates, best and worst seeds for storage, and more!
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How to Grow, Store & Cook Spaghetti Squash
Learn how to grow spaghetti squash successfully! Harvest & store vegetable spaghetti properly and make a tasty meal with it. 3 great recipes!
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The Best Way to Harvest and Store Root Crops
Knowing how to harvest and store root crops over the winter is a great way to save money, provide healthy food for your family, and increase your self-reliance!
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How to Start a Community Garden
Learn how to start a community garden in your area! Grow healthy food even if you don't have a garden space at home. Great for urban homesteaders!