Gardening is full of trial and error – and I’ve had plenty of both. When we first started building our homestead, I was so eager to get everything going that I didn’t always think long-term. Now, a few years (and a few animal invasions) later, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Hopefully, sharing these […]
5 Big Mistakes I Made When We Started Homesteading (Learn From These!) Read More »
The words plant, flower, and herb are often used interchangeably. And while they’re closely related, they don’t actually mean the same thing. Understanding the difference between a flower, plant, and herb can help you make better choices in your garden, understand seed catalogs and plant labels, and feel more confident when reading growing guides or
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Finding age-appropriate nature fun for littles to do on your homestead this May-June is tricky the younger they are. But it’s so important to get them involved and engaged young so when they are old enough they will want to be part of the family team and contributing to the homestead. That’s the end goal.
Free and Fun Outdoor Nature Activities To Do With Your Kids This May-June Read More »
Yes, I said it. I absolutely love summer when the garden is in full bloom. I love spring for the first crop harvest. I love fall for all the preserving abundance. But, in the dead of winter, after all the excitement from the holidays have past and we’ve suffered through a few weeks of cold winter
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Now that we’re around the mid-point of our growing season, I thought it would be a great time to share our updates. This includes good harvests and bad crops and what we’re already planning from learned experiences this year. What Went Good So Far This Year? The Greenhouse Crops Our greenhouse has provided and continues
Gardening This Week – Mid Summer Update August 17th 2024 Read More »
