Author name: Dina Wilson

Hi! I'm Dina, a mother, gardener, homesteader, and seasonal recipe creator. I love to share practical tips from my family's homestead in Zone 5B. I write about medicinal herbs, gardening, and simple homemade recipes that support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Welcome to DBSFarmWilson.

Tomatoes: A Weed or Invasive Species?

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Tomatoes are one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow in a backyard garden. There are countless varieties you can grow, from large heirloom tomatoes to small golden nuggets. One thing we’ve learned from our years of backyard gardening is that tomatoes LOVE to regrow. Each tomato has hundreds of seeds, and it […]

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Mulching Garden Beds: Best Practices & Common Mistakes

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If you’re new to gardening or a seasoned gardener, you’ve probably heard of mulching garden beds. Some experienced gardeners mulch regularly and some don’t do it at all. At the end of the day, mulching garden beds won’t make a huge impact, but it does offer valuable benefits if done correctly. There are lots of

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