Learn how to propagate roses from cuttings with this simple and helpful article. I’ve been on a propagating kick lately. First I propagated grapevines, then haskap plants, and now rose bushes! It’s super simple to propagate roses from cuttings. While there are several things to watch out for, all you need is some good soil, …
This homemade pasta sauce recipe is so good. It is the best pasta sauce recipe that I have found. You can use fresh tomatoes for this recipe, but you can also use frozen tomatoes if you have some that need to be used up. In the fall when I am out of canning jars, and …
Propagating grapevines from cuttings is one of the easiest ways to expand your orchard. Propagating plants can seem intimidating, but it’s a lot easier than you’d think. When it comes to gardening, there is a lot to learn. If you are a beginner gardener, it can seem like a mountain to climb. From planting seeds …
Off-grid homesteading is a dream for a lot of people. To be self-sufficient enough that massive power outages and other shortages don’t affect us gives peace of mind to a lot of people. Especially when supporting a family, a measure of preparedness is wise stewardship. Like the ant, who is not a strong people, also …
We’ve been raising Cornish Cross chickens for many years now. It has become a ritual in Spring, with the preparation of our brooder room, and ordering the chicks. We always order them from a hatchery several 100km away from us. Our local Farm Store gets the delivery, then we pick them up from there. Raising …
Can you fix leggy seedlings? The answer is Yes! If caught in time. Seedlings falling over and dying because they are too leggy is only one sign they are not getting enough light. Starting up your own seedlings can be such fun. Not only is it a great skill for all homesteaders and growers alike, …
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Banana peel fertilizer is a great way to help plants grow healthier while reducing waste. Instead of banana peels being put in a transfer station, they can be made into rich organic fertilizer. If you are a compost veteran, composting banana skins is a no-brainer. Throw them in there, and let them decay. However, in …
So your garden produced a bounty of delicious carrots. Now you are presented with a problem. How to store the fresh carrots that you are growing in your garden and enjoy them for months to come. From learning how to make butter, to preserving food grown in the garden, homesteading is a journey of learning. …
Learning how to grow potatoes is a great idea if you want to grow your own food. The generation before the advent of all things processed was raised on potatoes and no wonder. While they get a bad rap for being “carbs”, potatoes are really healthy. A homegrown potato has 21 percent of the daily …
Tomatoes that are grown at home are so much better than store-bought tomatoes. The flavor far surpasses any commercially grown tomatoes, and it’s well worth the effort to learn how to grow tomatoes. This beginner’s guide to growing tomatoes is perfect for those who want to learn how to grow tomatoes. Home gardeners will find …
