Gardening
How to Start an Herb Garden
Starting an herb garden is a great way to include fresh flavor into your meals or to begin building a natural medicine cabinet. Learn how to start an herb garden, wherever you live, in this gardening guide. I love growing herbs. There are so many varieties to choose...
4 Ways to Use Cattle Panel on Your Homestead
Today we look at the metal fencing known as cattle panels, and dive into the many uses that it has for the everyday homesteader. From chicken coops to garden trellis, cattle paneling can meet all your creative needs. I'm thrilled to introduce to you my husband,...
Back to Eden Garden Method
Learn how to grow a regenerative organic garden with minimal weeds, no tilling and higher crop yields by starting a back to eden style of garden. Discover the tips and tricks we learned about gardening over the last several years. No till. No pesticides. Minimal...
How to Build a Cold Frame
Learn how to increase your growing season during the spring and winter months with a cold frame. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case, I only link to products we actually use on our homestead...
How to Dry Herbs From Your Garden
Preserve your herb harvest to use all year long by learning how to properly dry and store your homegrown herbs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case, I only link to products we actually use on...
Easy Freezer Salsa Recipe
Do you have a mountain of fresh tomatoes from your garden? Use them to create delicious freezer salsa that you can enjoy all winter long. It’s harvest time! Baskets and baskets of tomatoes are covering our kitchen countertops. Our small gardening space comfortably...
How to Maximize Your Garden Space
Expand your small gardening space, no matter where you live, with these 6 tips to make your garden more efficient. When I first started this homesteading adventure I had grand thoughts of owning acres of land full of fruits, veggies, chickens and maybe even a goose or...
Farmhouse Decor: Chicken Waterer Planter
Learn how to turn an old chicken waterer into a beautiful do-it-yourself planter to decorate your farmhouse or homestead. Raising chickens can be summed up in three words. Dirty and delicious. When God created chickens, cleanliness was not a characteristic he decided...
How to Make a Shade Cover for Your Garden
Excessive heat in the summer can destroy vulnerable plants in your garden. Protect them with a handmade garden cover. In this simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a protective shelter to block sunlight and save your plants from wilting or turning bitter. I love...
5 Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
Learn why planting a garden and growing wholesome food can benefit more than just your health and pocketbook with these top five benefits of gardening. I have a confession to make. I used to dislike gardening. There, I said it. The thought of the time put into...
How to Identify Pests In Your Garden
Learn about pest identification in your garden and how to find out what is munching your plants or in our case, digging holes in our garden. Today's post is an article written by my husband, Matt Christy. He will be sharing about pest identification in your garden and...
DIY Garden Trellis: Using an Old Barn Ladder
Learning how to build a garden trellis may seem intimidating but it’s only as complicated as you make it. Using scrap lumber, wooden ladders or old lattice work is a great way to save money and give an old piece a fresh, new purpose. How to Repurpose Items Around Your...