Onions are a great crop for the homesteader to learn how to grow because it’s so useful and stores very well for months. Growing onions from sets is the easiest way to go about it. In this post, you’ll learn how to grow onions from sets… I love growing onions! First, I’m an Israeli… If …
In this post, we’ll go over all the information that you need to know about how to transplant seedlings into the garden. This can be a tricky step because the plants are so fragile at this stage. It’s totally worth it to take the time to make sure that you are doing this right. Everything …
I’ve tried so many different ways to support tomatoes… This way is the easiest and most successful way that I have come across. Let me share with you how to support tomato plants so your plants can produce a lot of delicious fruit! There isn’t a vegetable garden without tomatoes, right? The tomato is the …
Learn how to create a planting schedule for your vegetable garden. A planting schedule might take a bit of time to put together the first time but I promise you that if you do it and make sure to update it during the season it will save you a ton of time and money in …
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If you have a small vegetable garden, I am happy to tell you that there is still so much that you can grow! There are many crops that really don’t require much space and can be grown even in the tiniest garden. We’ll go over planting options to maximize your space and what kinds of …
In this post, we will go over how to thin carrots. We’ll go over two possible ways to do this. I’ll also give some suggestions of things you can do with the precious seedlings so you don’t waste a thing. And, you can watch me thin my carrots too. The video is below. Let’s go… …
In this post, we’ll go over eight requirements that will guide you as to where to plant a vegetable garden so it will produce an abundance of vegetables. The location of your vegetable garden is very important to its success so let’s make sure we plant the garden in the right location. So you decided …
In this post, we will go over the benefits of cover crops and green manure crops and we’ll learn how we can plant them in the vegetable garden to improve the soil and control weeds. We’ll learn what cover crops are, how they can help us add nitrogen to the soil, some methods of using …
It’s important that you know when to pick tomatoes because the quality and quantity of your tomato harvest depend on when you pick your tomatoes! Let’s go over when should you pick your tomatoes and why. How picking time can change and why and how to prevent tomato health issues by picking at the right …
Growing purple sweet potatoes is super easy and anyone can do it. You can even grow them in containers! Purple sweet potatoes are healthy and filling and they store very well. In this post, we’ll go over everything that you need to know in order to grow purple sweet potatoes. Purple sweet potatoes are a …
Let’s learn how to grow beans for maximum production. You’ll learn everything that you need to know about growing beans; types of bean plants to choose from, how to plant beans, how to care for bean plants, and how to harvest and store beans. I have to admit… I have a love-hate relationship with garden …
In this post, you’ll learn how to make raised beds cheaply from pallet wood. Seriously, it’s a quick project. I love the look of the bed (I love the look of pallet wood!) and the height of it is just right. But best of all, it was free to put together! I planted a huge …
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This simple DIY grow light stand for indoor seed starting is very easy to put together. It allows you a lot of control over the tiny seedlings which in return results in strong, healthy, and productive plants. This unit will serve you for many years. The first year that I planted a large garden for …
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In this post, we will go over five simple steps that will show you how to start a raised garden over a lawn. If you want to turn your lawn into a productive vegetable garden look no further! It’s a simple and quick project with a huge return. Maybe you are here, reading this, because …
Learning how to plan a vegetable garden is just as important for the success and productivity of your garden as it is to learn how to grow the vegetables that you plant. With a solid garden plan, you are setting yourself for a much easier and more productive season. You can clean the drool off …
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In this post, we will go over 5 cold-weather crops that are super easy to grow. They are easy to plant, easy to care for, and are useful in the kitchen if it’s for cooking or fresh eating. If you are a beginning gardener, these are great crops to start with. If you are an …
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In this post, we will learn how to plant sweet potatoes. We are going to go over how you can grow potato slips on your own, where to purchase them if you decide not to grow them, and how to plant them in the garden correctly to ensure the best harvest. There is something about …
I hate raised garden beds. The reason I hate raised garden beds is because they remind me of the city. When we lived in the city, I had the tiniest area around my house to grow vegetables in. The soil was hard as one big, giant piece of rock and the easiest way to grow anything was …
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