I've gathered together a list of the best tips for growing tomatoes. In this article, you'll find tips for growing tomatoes from seed, how to transplant them into your garden, how to prevent diseases, tips for saving tomato seeds, and more. Tomatoes are an anomaly... Some years they're one of the easiest things to grow, and you have juicy red fruit coming out of your ears. And then there's those other years that leave ...Continue Reading
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Sticks, Manure, and Dirt: My Adventure into Hugelkultur
(Taking a little break from Home Dairy Month to talk about gardening today. Look for another home dairy post coming on Friday!) I've always been a pretty basic gardener. Although I've always totally admired what I thought to be the "fancier" methods like raised beds, Square Foot Gardening, or lasagna gardening, but I never thought they were for me... I figured I'd always be a "use a tiller to rip up the dirt each year and plant in ...Continue Reading
8 DIY Seed Starting Pots
I'll be honest... I'm slightly grumpy at the thought of gardening season starting up again this year. Normally I can hardly wait for the ground to thaw so I can get outside, but last year was brutal... Let me tell ya. But, I'm a glutton for punishment, so you can be sure I'll still be outside come April working in the dirt and getting my garden spots ready. I'm definitely going to pray for a better result than last ...Continue Reading
Simple Tips for Harvesting Herbs + 3 Easy Ways to Dry Herbs {Guest Post}
Guest post by Laurie of Common Sense Homesteading There are many easy ways to dry herbs so that you can enjoy them year round. In this post, I'll cover how to harvest leafy herbs and several drying options, so you can decide what works best for you. How to Harvest Herbs The best time of day to harvest herbs is in late morning after the dew has cleared, but before the heat of the day sets in and draws off volatile oils. Dry, sunny ...Continue Reading
My Not-so-Obvious Homestead Blessings
(Photo Credit) (This post was originally posted last year. But, I had such a good time writing it, I'd thought I'd bring it out again! Enjoy your friends, family, and food today. (And pssst! Check back bright and early tomorrow for a Black Friday special on Your Custom Homestead!) Happy Thanksgiving to all of my lovely readers! I hope you are surrounded by family and good food today. :) One thing I love about blogging and ...Continue Reading