Homesteading, Preparedness, and Living the Simple Lifege Mountains
Gardening is a big part of life on the homestead, and we have a huge one every year. Some years we have tremendous success, other years not so much. Follow along as we learn what works and what doesn’t.
Growing your own food for your homestead chickens and rabbits is a great way to save money. Here’s what to grow for chicken and rabbit feed, plus tips for ensuring they are getting all the nutrition they need.
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Anyone can grow microgreens at home to add flavor and nutrition to a variety of meals. Here’s what beginners need to know to get started with growing microgreens at home, how to use them, and why you should.
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You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own fresh herbs and vegetables. Here are the best indoor growing systems for growing fresh food indoors, even if the only space you have is a kitchen counter or windowsill.
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Have you thought about growing flowers for profit on your homestead? Check out our beginner’s guide to flower farming to help you get started!
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Anyone can have an indoor garden! From herbs on your kitchen windowsill to a vertical garden in your living room, these DIY indoor garden ideas are fantastic for small spaces.
Can you grow your own food indoors? Absolutely! From herbs and leafy greens to vegetables and fruit, here’s how to grow food indoors all year long, even if you don’t have much space.
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There are tons of ways to make money from your homestead garden, and many of them don’t require a lot of extra effort. Here are several clever ideas to help you get started!
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Hiring seasonal help for your growing homestead or farm could be good for your bottom line. Here’s how to find and hire the right person for the job! Continue reading “Hiring Seasonal Help for Your Growing Homestead”
You spent a lot of time choosing the best vegetables for your fall garden and planting them in the ground. The next thing to consider is how to use season extenders to protect your crops from extreme weather conditions to maximize your harvest. Season extenders extend your harvest window by providing protection to your plants.
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As your summer garden begins to produce a harvest, the time to plan your fall garden begins. Once you figure out the plants you want, you have to figure out when to plant your fall garden. Just like spring planting, timing is important and will determine the success of your crops.
One of the first things to think about is when to plant. Everyone understands how to plant spring and summer crops, but fall planting isn’t as common. It isn’t difficult; here is the information you need to know.
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