Although the gardening season is winding down, you might be wondering “what can I plant in September?” As long as you have a south-facing cold frame set up (or a hot bed would be better), you have options for crops you can grow through the winter. (For directions to build a cold frame […]
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20 Vegetables You Can Start In July For A Full Fall Harvest
It might be July, and you might be thinking your gardening window has slammed shut, but don’t despair: There’s still PLENTY you can plant for a full fall harvest. (This article is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Best Selling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can grab […]
It’s June…Here’s 17 Vegetables You Can Still Plant For a Full Fall Harvest!
It maybe June (can you believe we’re halfway through the year?), but there’s still plenty you can plant for a late summer/fall harvest! (This is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Bestselling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. If you want a great resource to help you grow everything […]
Grow Free Food For Rabbits & Chickens! Here’s How We Did it!
Buying grain for your livestock can add up – ask me how I know.
100+ Crazy Delicious Pickle Recipes You Can Make Practically For Free
When your garden is in full swing, and you’re harvesting more than you can eat, what do you do? Preserve your hard won vegetables of course! Even if you shop at the farmer’s market, chances are, you won’t be able to pass up that great deal on cauliflower, radishes, and more, right? Pickling […]
2015 Homestead Goals
We’ve had a few improvement ideas kicking around since we bought this homestead back in April. We’ve done all the work so far ourselves, trying to do it with as many free resources as possible. For 2015, I want to accomplish: Finishing the horse barn and creating a wash bay Erecting a pergola between the […]