by Homesteader | May 30, 2016 | Alternative Growing Methods, Composting Tips, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
The Dirt Paybacks: Advantages of Composting Composting may literally be viewed as a dirty job. Depending on the type of composting process that you undergo, you may find yourself immersed with dirt and other external elements that other people normally wouldn’t...
by Homesteader | May 29, 2016 | Alternative Growing Methods, Greenhouse, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, hydroponic farming, hydroponic growing
In this article, we want to look at some new approaches that homesteaders might want to consider in growing crops. We want to consider good natural solutions for increasing yields. Let’s look at some Tips for Homestead Hydroponics Gardens The requirements for...
by Homesteader | May 26, 2016 | Growing Fruits, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
On your homestead, here are some tips for caring properly for your fruit trees. If you have just recently planted a new fruit tree, I think it is safe to assume you are not yet an expert on the subject. More fruit trees die in their beginning years due to poor care...
by Homesteader | Jan 16, 2014 | Alternative Growing Methods, Attitudes and Mind Sets, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Many homesteaders love to grow using organic methods. They appreciate the quality of the food, and are sensitive to what they are putting in the ground.We’ve been shocked to find that there are homesteaders who still have a tendency to stay away from organic...
by Homesteader | Sep 1, 2013 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Before getting started, you have to consider the area for your garden. The typical garden is a row garden versus a raised bed or a greenhouse garden, and you can incorporate all three to help raise enough crops. On average, you should be able to raise about one half...
by Homesteader | Jul 9, 2013 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
If you are homesteading, chances are you have been growing a garden. Most of the homesteaders I know want to build a long-term garden and are keen on using organic growing principles. Homesteaders typically want to grow healthy crops with nutrient rich soil. Organic...
