One of the best ways to make your hanging baskets and planters pop is to add cascading plants. They are a quick way to offer some color and texture to the arrangement while giving it a professional look. If you want to add cascading plants to your planters and baskets but aren’t sure which to use, take a look below at a list of 7 cascading plants that make planters pop! You will find that these ...
Gardening
Tips for Preparing Your Garden in Spring
Spring is here, and with that comes garden prepping! I have a variety of tips for preparing your garden in Spring listed below. To have a thriving garden means you need to put some love and prep work into it, and I am here to help. Related- Best Time to Begin Spring Planting When we have those few warm days mixed in with the chilly days, it just gives me that gardening bug! I just ...
Best Time to Begin Spring Planting
When is the best time to begin Spring planting? As the ground starts to thaw in late winter or early spring, and the birds start to sing their mating songs, most gardeners find it impossible to stay inside. This desire to start digging and planting in the garden is not only natural, it is probably the most practical course of action a gardener can take. Related- Starting a Victory ...
Planning a Medicinal Garden
Planning a medicinal garden is easy and can go along way to building your self-sustainable homestead. Related- Plants to Grow for Medicinal Tea When it comes to building a functional garden on your homestead you can't really get much better than adding a medicine garden. These tips will make the process so much easier and will have you planting in no time. Planning a Medicinal ...
Plants to Grow for Medicinal Tea Making
Growing your own herbs for tea making isn’t difficult, in fact, it can be quite enjoyable. Look below at these 7 plants to grow for medicinal tea making, and see how simple it can be to grow your own medical tea garden. Related- How to grow a medicinal garden Making your own medicinal tea can be therapeutic and good for your health while growing your own tea making herbs can be great for ...
Herbs for Salve Making
If you like crafting your own homemade salves, these are the best herbs for salve making. They are great for other home remedies, which allows you to make the most of a small garden area. Herbs are a natural way to infuse your homemade oils and salves and can be helpful when you are experiencing a variety of ailments. You will find that these herbs can give your homemade salves the boost ...
Tips for Your Fall Homestead Garden
Gardens aren’t just for summer. In fact, a fall garden is a great way to boost your winter food supply. A fall garden gives you one last chance to grow your favorite produce and plants, so you can be sure that when the first snowflake hits you are ready. Look below at some helpful tips for your fall homestead garden, so you can be sure your garden is one that is successful and ...
Bulbs to Plant this Fall
Planting bulbs this fall is the trick to having a glorious garden this spring! Many bulbs are designed to be planted in the fall for a spring arrival, so you want to get those bulbs in now while you can. Not sure where to begin? Take a look below at 7 bulbs to plant this fall so you can get the work out of the way now and enjoy a colorful show when the warm months hit. Related- Homesteading ...
Creative Ways to Add Color to Your Garden
No one likes looking at a boring garden. Most people garden because they love the variety of color their garden produces. Gardens are great for working hard and getting out in nature. So, stop having a boring garden and get your butt to work on these creative ways to add color to your garden. Creative Ways to Add Color to Your Garden Take care of that garden Honestly, one of the best things you ...
10 Great DIY Greenhouses
If you have a green thumb, are trying to develop one, getting into homesteading, just want to start growing your own vegetables or flowers there is a DIY greenhouse to meet your needs here. From small upcycled models to larger ones that will help sustain a family. DIY Greenhouse 1. This greenhouse from Liz Marie Blog made from rustic old windows is not only functional but it’s ...