I always love to see what people are growing in their gardens, come along as I take you on a full tour of my raised bed garden in late spring. Tour My Raised Bed Garden Other Gardening Posts You Might Enjoy How to Create a Raised Bed Garden From Square One: Choosing the Right Location…
Learning to grow potatoes is a wonderful skill to master, whether you’re gardening for food security, or just for pleasure. If you’re limited on space, as many of us are, learning to grow potatoes in containers is a game changer! Benefits of Growing Potatoes In Containers One of the biggest benefits of growing potatoes in…
Homestead Mamas are just a little different than the rest. We aren’t pining away over jewelry. We don’t want lavish vacations or flashy handbags. In general, our hearts are tuned to the beat of our homes. To the piece of paradise we’ve created in our own backyards, however large or small they may be. We…
Elderflower cordial is a simple, fizzy, and refreshing drink that brings the taste of spring to your glass. It can be enjoyed drizzled over ice cream, in sparkling water, or mixed with your adult beverage of choice for a delicious cocktail. I Have My Hens to Thank Years ago, a random “weed” began shooting up…
Clipping a chicken’s wings is super easy, and a great skill to have if you raise, or plan to raise backyard chickens. My Backyard Chickens are Not Free Range As idyllic as the thought of hens pecking around the farm sounds, the reality is that they get into everything. Believe me, I keep on thinking…
A raised bed garden is a wonderful way to create a manageable garden space on any budget. It’s important to start with some basic foundational necessities like location and infrastructure. Choosing the Right Materials for a Raised Garden Bed Wood Wood is probably the most common material used for raised bed construction, and it definitely…
My remedy for natural earache relief has saved us so many times over the years. From swimmers ear to an ear infection, this recipe is my go-to for easing ear pain. We’re in the depths of the sick season, and it seems like everyone and their brother has the crud right now. Sniffles, cough, earaches….
Transplanting perennial plants is a great way to expand your garden at no extra cost. I’m sharing how and why to divide and transplant perennial plants, and the most common types found in most gardens. Perennial VS Annual Plants When you begin gardening, or even if you’ve only ever perused the garden center at your…
