How to Dry Basil to Enjoy All Year
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Learn how to dry basil so it doesn’t go to waste and so you can use it throughout the year. Plant a few basil plants in the spring. By the middle of summer, you’ll have … Read more
Gardening for Beginners | Organic & Self-Sufficient Food Production
One of the things many people do when they move to a more rural location is start a garden. While there is much to know about gardens, it is best to start small. Take the time to continue to research as you go, and expand your plot.
Depending on your climate and topography, your garden can produce food to eat. Many consider buying a greenhouse and/or setting up a hydroponic system as well.
Starting with in-ground gardening may be a place to start. To enrich the soil, you may want to consider composting. Composting is easy to do and can make a big difference in your garden.
Even if you don’t intend to live off-the-grid completely, you will enjoy many benefits from gardening.
Gardens and Orchards
Whether you are interested in fruits, vegetables, herbs or an orchard, with proper planning and research, you can grow food. You and your family can enjoy fresh, homegrown produce by starting a garden, spend more time outdoors, and literally enjoy the fruits of your labor. You will continue to learn new things and skills through trial and error.
Having a steady food supply helps in self-sustainability and also provides a sense of comfort for those interested in prepping.
Flowers and other plants are beautiful too. Along with food production, beautiful scenery is an important part of rural living as well.
Yellow Watermelon Varieties and How to Grow
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If you haven’t tasted a yellow watermelon before, you’re in for a treat. They are sometimes sweeter than pink and red varieties. I never heard of them until we grew them. It’s easy to grow … Read more
How to Grow Celery from Celery, Starts, or Seed
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For crisp stalks full of flavor, read these tips for how to grow celery. You’ll want to ensure it isn’t watery, bitter or too stringy. Beginners should start by growing from grocery store celery. Experienced … Read more
Creeping Charlie ~ How to Get Rid Of or Manage
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Learn how to get rid of creeping charlie. This insidious weed is often referred to as ground ivy. It’s a fast-growing, invasive vining ivy. It thrives and spreads in moist and shady areas. If you have plants … Read more
Kaffir Lime ~ Grow Your Own for Leaves and Fruit
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Kaffir lime and kaffir lime leaves are popular ingredients in Asian food and other cuisine. With an excellent flavor profile, the fruit and leaves have many culinary uses. You can grow kaffir lime trees indoors … Read more
Sycamore Tree – Features, Uses, Types and How to Grow
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The sycamore tree is a shade tree. They can grow 70 – 100 feet and sometimes higher. Sycamores need lots of space to grow. You’ll often see them in parks and lining streets. They are … Read more
Soybean Plant Growing, Uses and Needs
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Soybean plants grow soybeans, which are legumes. They are easy to grow in warm season months. The beans take approximately 80 days to harvest. Soybeans are an annual crop, popular in the midwestern United States. … Read more
Plumeria ~ Beautiful Plant to Add in Gardens
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Commonly called Frangipani, plumeria is best known as the flowers in Hawaiian leis. Plumeria flowers are fragrant and waxy. They have long and leathery green leaves. You can grow them as small trees, shrubs, or … Read more
Winter Vegetables List to Plant for Year-Round Growing
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Winter vegetables allow you to get the most out of your gardens year-round. As you begin to approach the time of year where your gardens change, you’ll need to find cold-hardy vegetables. They are also … Read more
How to Grow Truffles – Requirements and Challenges
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With this complete guide on how to grow truffles, you will be able to harvest these great little treats each year! If you have ever sat down at a restaurant and tried a specially-prepared truffle, … Read more