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.
Complete Guide to Orchid Types – So much beauty exists in the world, but nothing compares to the beauty of a fully bloomed flower. There are so many varieties of flowers in the world that … Read more
Landscaping Ideas – Homeowners look forward to turning their yards into beautiful and usable spaces where the entire family can spend some good quality time. These days, a number of garden ideas and landscaping ideas are … Read more
Orchids Poisonous to Cats – The presence of fresh flowers in a house not only adds character and beauty to your home but also gives that extra scent of freshness. For orchid lovers, there remains … Read more
Think about growing fresh vegetables in fall and winter… Did you know that with a little extra TLC you can harvest fresh food throughout a chilly fall and winter? Here I explain extending your gardening … Read more
Path to Sustainability is Gardens and Orchards – We’ve been talking about various steps along the path to sustainability. That is, practices that will carry us over from year to year, even if our outside … Read more
Before electricity, people relied on root cellars. Even my grandparents, with a refrigerator, used a root cellar. My cousins and I called it the “scary cold room”. The dirt floor scared us. When I grew … Read more
Gardening in poor soil can be tough, making you wonder if it’s worth trying to start a garden there at all. It really depends. There may be ways around it; sometimes you can improve existing … Read more