High-Value, Low-Maintenance Crops For The Busy Homesteader

Many of us living off-the-grid have a robust garden to supplement the homestead’s food supply. Usually, the garden relies on annual plants like tomatoes, corn and squash. However, a great way to supplement the food [ … ]

In this installment we will discuss the various types of layering, division, separation, grafting, and budding. Layering Plant stems, still attached to the parent, may form roots where they touch rooting medium. When severed from [ … ]

Self-sufficient gardeners avoid the use of pre-packaged fertilizers and soil from the store. But chances are you have plenty of items in your house that can be used to fertilize your garden, saving you money [ … ]