by Homesteader | May 3, 2023 | Attitudes and Mind Sets, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
It’s that time of year! We have tilled our garden and are seeing the seedlings come through. It’s one of my favorite times of year on the homestead. We love tomatoes – so that’s pretty much a guaranteed part of our annual planting. Over the...
by Homesteader | Apr 20, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Seeds and Planting
Why do we value heirloom seeds? What are heirloom seeds? Any plant seed varieties that have been grown for years and have not been genetically modified are classified as heirloom seeds. The seeds can be for vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, or anything else...
by Homesteader | Jun 19, 2015 | Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
When we are out meeting with folks and sharing on our site, we often get the question “What are Some Homesteading Basics?” Now, we realize that this is primarily for new families who are considering a homesteading lifestyle, or maybe a review for the more...
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 | 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...
by Homesteader | Mar 15, 2013 | Growing Vegetables, Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing, Herbs and Herb Gardens, Homestead Gardening, Seeds and Planting
With the warm days of spring comes an increase in traffic to and from local nurseries. People who have had cabin fever all winter are chomping at the bit the get outside and begin the new planting season. Before you load up on plants or flower seeds, make sure your...
