Grow
Learn the practical gardening methods to fill your plate with organic fruit, veggies, and herbs from your own backyard.
Here we’ll share all of our gardening and growing techniques; like how to start seeds indoors, Spring garden planning tips & tricks, how to know if you should till or have a no-till garden, turning your sod into a garden plot or preparing your garden for winter. We also share about learning specific techniques like how to use the Lasagna Gardening Method.
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Lemon Balm Plant (Herbal Medicine)
Don’t buy a lemon balm plant. Instead, you can use this guide to learn how to propagate or grow one from seed and ways

Home Composting (Troubleshooting & FAQs)
Learning how to start a compost pile (the easy way) and when and how to turn your compost pile are the first steps in

Crop Rotation in a Vegetable Garden
Use this crop rotation system each year to gain the advantages and benefits healthy soil brings to your vegetable garden.

Compost Tea (Recipe, Tips & Uses)
This recipe can make the best organic compost tea to boost plant health with water, compost and a few more optional ingredients.

Dandelion Uses for the Homestead
Don’t kill that weed! Leave it to grow in your backyard, and read on to learn dandelion uses, including parts from the root to

The Benefits of Container Gardening
The best ideas for container gardening help you plant and grow a vegetable medley in a simple pot or basket at home. Read on

Knife Sharpening Basics with Patrick Roerhman
Why is knife sharpening a skill you should have? Continue reading and enjoy this week's Pantry Chat Podcast as we join Patrick Roerhman and

Learn to Extend the Growing Season
Learn how to extend the growing season with these tips that go a long way to extend your garden harvest without a greenhouse.

Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden
Companion planting in your vegetable garden is best when you follow a good guideline or chart. Read on to learn why and how.

Get an Instant Garden in the GreenStalk Vertical Garden Planter
You may be thinking it's too late to get a garden started this year, but it's not! Grow an instant garden in less than

When to Pot Up Seedlings
Read here to learn when to pot up seedlings, the best tips on soil, when the plant is the right size to pot up,

How to Heat a Greenhouse Without Electricity
Learn how to heat a greenhouse with solar, water, or soil to keep the electric bill down in the winter. Read on to learn