You walk outside expecting a mess of weeds, a bent back, and another battle with the soil — and instead, everything is just… growing. Tomatoes loaded with fruit, cucumbers climbing their cages, blackberries putting on berries like they’ve got something to prove. That’s what container gardening looks like at my place right now, and I…
Clearing land can be backbreaking work, but there are machines that can save you an enormous amount of time. A Forestry Mulcher is one of those machines. I’ve had a Forestry Mulcher on my property on three different occasions, and I can absolutely recommend that type of service to clear your land. A competent operator…
Onions will grow just about anywhere, but to get those big softball-sized onions that we all want, there are a few things to consider. Let me show you how to make ‘em Big and Sweet! Isn’t that what everybody wants? Just about everybody loves onions, and most people want them to be sweet and as…
If you need gift ideas for someone in your life that loves the outdoors and spends a lot of time there, here are some items that they will truly love. Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or some other occasion, it’s always the right time to give a nice gift to someone you care for. I’ve…
To be an effective Homesteader there are many skills to know. Many of those skills must be performed with specialized tools. Here are some of the more important tools you’ll need to perform just about any task on the homestead. Tools that are unique to Homesteading might include a chainsaw, mulch fork, ATV, calf-pulling chains,…
Being able to raise fruit on your own homestead is very rewarding, but to make sure your fruit trees get off to a good start, you’ll have to follow the rules Mother Nature has handed down. The Agriculture Zone where you are located directly affects the time of year that you will want to plant….
Blackberries are one of the most nutritious fruits you can grow, and one of the tastiest. Using these simple techniques, you’ll be able to propagate your own plants from cuttings quickly and easily. FREE PLANTS! The propagation of blackberry plants can be done easily using cuttings from the parent plant. Using a rooting hormone and…
If your garden spot has poor or rocky soil, consider growing in containers. Just about anything that is grown in a traditional garden can be grown as well, or even better in containers. And there are many container options to fit everyone’s style and budget. Container Gardening is a popular trend that provides unique and…
Using a greenhouse to extend your growing season is a smart idea. A greenhouse can be used in just about any Climate Zone in the US, and all over the world. But where is the best place to put it on your property? To get the optimum value from a greenhouse, it’s length should be…
Homesteading is a lifestyle of doing. There are many skills a homesteader needs to insure the success of their operation. There is always something on the homestead that needs to be repaired, plowed, planted or preserved. The skills to do what needs to be done are varied, and we are not born with them. They…
