Gardening

25+ Garden Bed Edging Ideas These simple, attractive borders will keep grass from invading your garden and eliminate the need for edge trimming. We’ll show you lots of option for dividing up your garden such as  metal, paver and stone edgings. Not only do they look great, these borders require …

12 Ways To Repurpose Tree Stumps and logs If you have had a tree in your garden and have cut it down for what ever reason and unsure what to do with the stumps you have left of that tree as you dont have a log burner or just looking …

Easy Steps to Your Own Backyard Fruit Haven There’s something magical about stepping into your backyard and being surrounded by a lush, thriving orchard. A backyard orchard not only enhances the beauty of your outdoor space but also provides a bounty of delicious fruits to enjoy. If you’re an enthusiast …

18 Trees That Can Be Tapped For Their Sap Some trees yield a sugar-rich sap which can be drunk raw, fermented into alcoholic beverages or gently boiled down to syrup. Below is a list of 20 tress that you can be tapped and their sap be used on your homestead. This …

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors One of the challenges that a lot of people face when it comes to having a garden is that they lack the space for it. Not everyone lives in a place with a lot of outdoor space. Yet they still want to grow …

The Essential Guide to Growing Garlic: Simple Tips for Success Introduction: Garlic (Allium sativum) is a versatile and widely used culinary herb that also offers numerous health benefits. Growing your own garlic can be a rewarding experience, as it allows you to enjoy the freshest and most flavorful bulbs while …

9 Homemade Plant Foods While many people buy plant food on their own, the truth is that you can also prepare plant food at home. In fact, there are many different recipes and guidelines to try out, so it’s not overly difficult. However, it’s all a matter of picking the …

How to Grow a Giant Basil Bush Basil, with its aromatic leaves and culinary versatility, can transform your garden into a haven for fresh and flavorful herbs. Cultivating a giant basil bush requires attention to various factors, from selecting the right variety to providing optimal care. In this guide, we’ll …

30+ Alternative Uses For Old Garden Hoses Like everything else in the world, garden hoses have a limited lifespan. After a few years of use, hoses get flat spots, develop leaks, get dry rotted… In short, they wear out. While the first thought may be to take your old garden …

15 Hardy Vegetables That Thrive in Cold Temperatures Gardening in cold temperatures might seem challenging, but it’s a rewarding endeavor that allows for a variety of vegetables to flourish. While many plants struggle in frosty conditions, there exists a resilient array of vegetables that not only survive but thrive in …

How Much Should You Plant To Provide A Year’s Worth of Food Homesteading was once a way of life; gardening wasn’t a hobby, it was how you fed yourself and your family throughout the year. Your survival rested on your ability to grow crops, save seeds and preserve the harvest. …

15 Clever and Surprising Uses for Garlic When you think of garlic, you probably picture dicing and sautéing the aromatic cloves. Maybe the aroma comes back to you and makes your stomach rumble. Or perhaps you imagine wearing a garlic necklace to repel vampires. Lucky for you, your necklace will …