By Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast
Saving time in the garden is important, because modern homesteaders need all the time they can get for preserving, crafting and some time enjoying their haven. One of the things that all of us wants is to have is a beautiful crop from whatever it is we’re planting. We want to get the most produce […]
Read MoreBy Anastasia Sakawsky | Fruit , Gardening , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
Container gardening for vegetables, herbs and flowers isn’t what we typically think of when we imagine growing enough of our own food to take us through a year or do a lot of preserving. Self-sufficiency wise, we think of large fields or at the very least, large garden plots. But container gardening should definitely have […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
If there’s one thing I’ve learned growing our own food, it’s that you cannot control the weather and no area is perfect for all foods. However, there are work arounds and things you can do to raise more of your own food, even with severe weather. One thing about homesteaders, we know how to work […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Raising a years worth of food is something I get asked about quite a bit, especially what it takes and what’s involved. Today we’re going to dive into some common myths people have, both in regards to gardening, but especially when it comes to producing enough of a crop to take you and your family […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Growing your own food and taking care of your land is something high on every homesteader’s list. We take great enjoyment and satisfaction by growing our own food.. but we really get excited when we learn how to make our plants even healthier and more vigorous with a few simple tweaks. Today we’re talking how […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
6 Natural Fertilizers to Improve Your Garden Soil for a Larger Harvest Growing your own food and gardening are addicting. No one tells you how come late winter you’ll be pining to sink your fingers and bare toes into warm soil. You’ll have secret stashes of seed catalogs tucked under your bed and you’ll even […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Fruit , Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
Perennial plants can be the secret weapon to increase food production on your homestead with less hands on time. Best part, you can easily sneak them into your landscaping and yard to get a great return and yield of food without nearly the work you’ll put into an annual vegetable garden. But, to get the […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide- planning, starting, and mistakes to avoid to successfully grow your own food. Never ask again why did my seedlings die? What seeds should I start? Do I have to have a grow light? Seriously, when done right, seed starting can be an amazing way to increase the amount of crops […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
Learn how to plan your crops for the garden customized to your homesteading needs, just in time for 2018. I’m always excited about the new year, it’s when I take the time to step back and evaluate what’s working and what isn’t, and to make changes where they need to be. This is the season […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Herbal Remedies , Natural Medicine Cabinet , Podcast
Growing herbs for the kitchen is something everyone should and can do. Specifically today, I’m sharing my top 5 perennial herbs as well as two wild edibles that can be used both culinary, aka in your food, and in your natural medicine cabinet. Can I get a holler for things that serve two purposes in the […]
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