Conserving Water When You Don’t Have To

There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by  using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily [ … ]

For a homesteader, gardening is a crucial element of living off the land. If you grow your own food, a drought can be a scary and trying time. However, droughts are a fact of life, [ … ]

Nothing quite compares to the taste of fresh beans directly out of your own garden. Visually interesting, easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, it is no wonder that these are a gardening favorite. Beans [ … ]