This post is an in-depth guide to manure fertilizers. It is probably more than you would really want to know about manure but I don't know an organic gardener who would be without piles of the stuff to fuel the vegetable gardens! … [Read more...] about Manure: Get the Scoop on Popular Poop
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Soil Amendments: The People’s Right To An Amazingly Productive Garden Shall Not Be Infringed
Everyone has a right to have a productive garden, to grow organic fruit and vegetables, to know what goes into your food and to be able to have real food. Food should be pesticide free, grown naturally just as nature intended it to be. Soil amendments or soil … [Read more...] about Soil Amendments: The People’s Right To An Amazingly Productive Garden Shall Not Be Infringed
2017 Homesteading Goals
Dear Readers, I have many new goals I want to achieve this year in the garden, around the homestead and as a blogger which I thought I would share with you so you know what is likely to be coming up this year on the blog and to inspire you to set some homesteading goals. … [Read more...] about 2017 Homesteading Goals
The Frugal Organic Garden
I often hear that starting a garden is too expensive which is why people I know don't want to grow. Other popular reasons I hear include it's too much work and it doesn't look good. Today I want to bust the myth that starting an organic garden is expensive and share all of … [Read more...] about The Frugal Organic Garden
Preparing the Garden for Winter and The Next Season
Dear Readers, Winter is just around the corner and gardening doesn't stop here even with the first flurries of snow. There's plenty you can be doing in your garden throughout the winter to prepare for the following season. Grab yourself a nice hot cuppa tea … [Read more...] about Preparing the Garden for Winter and The Next Season
My 10 Top Homesteading Blogs
Dear Readers, Today's post is a share of my favorite places to go for inspiration and information. Blogging is quite a social thing for many, especially those who work at home but it takes a phenomenal amount of time for a blogger to write a post, take the photos, video, … [Read more...] about My 10 Top Homesteading Blogs
How to Grow Your Best Garden Ever, Starting Right Now
Dear Readers, Have you ever wanted to start a garden but are not sure where to begin? Do you have a garden but the harvests haven’t been good or the produce has lacked flavor? Well you’re not alone and there is a solution! I’m going to let you into a secret so … [Read more...] about How to Grow Your Best Garden Ever, Starting Right Now
Hugelkultur In A Raised Bed
Dear Readers, This post is about hugelkultur and how you can incorporate it into your garden. Hugelkultur is an Eastern European growing method that is popular in permaculture circles and techniques. It creates a raised bed and improves its fertility or nutrient … [Read more...] about Hugelkultur In A Raised Bed
No Dig: Why You Shouldn’t Be Digging Or Tilling Your Garden
Dear Readers, I used to dig, double dig, rotovate and till the garden and allotment but have a confession to make; I don’t till my garden anymore. I now use no dig farming methods throughout the yard. … [Read more...] about No Dig: Why You Shouldn’t Be Digging Or Tilling Your Garden
Starting Seeds In Winter
Dear Readers, It's that time of year where gardeners are starting their plants off to get their vegetables off to the best start once spring arrives. … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds In Winter