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 ...
Food Prepping
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 ...
How to Can Garlic and Herb Potatoes
These Garlic and Herb Potatoes will be a great addition to your winters preps. Potatoes are a low acid vegetable and safe canning practices recommend you use a pressure cooker to can them rather than the hot water bath method grandma used to use. Related- How to Can Green Beans in a Pressure Canner Canning Garlic and Herb Potatoes in a Pressure Cooker For each pint you will ...
Canning Green Beans in a Pressure Cooker
Simple green beans are a great staple to have on hand that go with a wide variety of main dishes so today I am going to give you my super easy process for canning green beans in a pressure cooker at home. Related- Easy Ways to Get Started Canning It is time to get some of that great fresh summer produce preserved and put up for the coming fall and winter months. Using your ...
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 ...
7 Reasons You Should Grow Lilies
Lilies come in many colors and varieties, and there is no easier way to beautify your garden and landscaping than by planting lilies. Lily enthusiasts will tell you that they offer so much, and require so little as far as special care and attention. If you are on the fence about planting lilies in your yard, take a look below at 7 reasons you should grow lilies, so you can reap all of the benefits ...
Tips for Planning Your Homestead Garden
Planning a homestead garden is different from a traditional garden because with a homestead garden, you have one goal in mind: self sufficiency. Related- How Create a Pallet Garden Sure you garden for enjoyment and for fresh air and exercise too, but a homestead garden provides more by providing the food you need to make it through the rest of the year. So how can you plan the best ...
DIY Spoon Garden Markers
Nothing works as a natural stress reliever as much as working in my garden does! I love digging through fresh soil and watching my little plants sprout up to greet me. But I also enjoy a good but simple craft project and these DIY Spoon Garden Markers are just that. You can pick up some wooden spoons at a yard sale, second hand store, or I have linked to an inexpensive set in the supply list ...
Canning Tomato Sauce
It's that time of year, gardens are offering up, hopefully, a bounty of goodness. Canning is a great way to save some of that goodness for those dreary months of winter. I've joined together with Ball to show you how to's of canning tomato sauce. Related- Canning Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs Ingredients: 10 pounds ripe tomatoes1 tsp Ball® brand Citric Acid*, divided2 tsp salt ...