It may seem like not much happens in the garden during September, and that spring is the only acceptable time to plant a crop of vegetables. And while it’s true that plants don’t grow when winter sets in, there are ...
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Worm Farms: The Quick DIY Way To Make Fertilizer, Feed Chickens & Get Rid Of Food Scraps, Too
Several years ago, Ohio State University researchers reported that there are “more microbes in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on the earth.” These microorganisms, of course, are essential to producing rich soil and strong, hardy plants. And ...
Read More »High-Value, Low-Maintenance Crops For The Busy Homesteader
Gardening is time-consuming for any homesteader or off-gridder, and the smart gardener is constantly looking for ways to make it easier. Perennial crops are one of the easiest ways to save time, in that you only have to plant them ...
Read More »8 Fast-Growing Cover Crops That Will Transform Your Garden (But You Gotta Plant NOW)
There’s no reason why your garden should remain unproductive between fall harvest and spring planting. Planting a cover crop, which isn’t just for big agricultural operations, ensures your garden keeps working hard throughout the offseason. Plant a cover crop after ...
Read More »11 Unique, Lightning-Fast Vegetables You Can STILL Grow From Seed
By the time August ends, your vegetable garden likely has a number of bare spots. This is a good thing, indeed, and a sign that the bounty of a successful harvest has enriched your dinner table and replenished your ...
Read More »The Fish You Never Want To Eat – But Will Do Wonders For Your Garden
One of the most abundant freshwater fish today is the Asian carp. Depending on your region of the country, you might know these fish under a host of different names. They are generally some of the heaviest fish in ...
Read More »10 Quick-Growing Vegetables You Can STILL Plant In August From Seed
It’s August, and the window of opportunity has passed for planting tomatoes, peppers and most types of beans. However, if you have an empty space in your garden and you’re itchin’ to fill it, there are several veggies that ...
Read More »10 Tricks For Blue-Ribbon Container Vegetables (No. 4 is a MUST)
We all know that growing vegetables in containers is a great way to provide you and your family with fresh fruit and vegetables all year long – and it is especially useful for those who don’t have the space ...
Read More »Conserving Water When You Don’t Have To
If you live in a city or geographical region where water is scarce or expensive, you probably already do your best to use it wisely. There is plenty of water where I live. Freshwater lakes and streams abound, and ...
Read More »Potatoes: Which Varieties Store The Longest, Cook The Best, And Grow Just About Anywhere
The cultivation of potatoes originated in South America, where the Incas of Peru grew them for food some 10,000 years ago. The original potato, though, bore little resemblance to today’s enormous, oblong, white-fleshed tuber. Instead, they were round, smaller ...
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