So, you want to start homesteading, but you have no money right now to do so. Your thoughts running through your head may include: What are some ways that people have started homesteading activities in their life without spending or making a lot of money? How much does it cost to start a homestead? How…
Are you thinking of homesteading and not sure what homesteading really means? Well, I am going to share with you what homesteading means to me and hopefully it will help you figure out what it means to you. What Is Homesteading? Dictionary.com defines the word “homestead” as: Old English hamstede “home, town, village,” from home…
It’s October already? Oh boy, I guess that means it’s time for Fall Homestead chores! I wish I could say I was really organized and had lists and things but that’s just not going to happen this year. Our homestead is based in the southeastern part of British Columbia, Canada and although we don’t see…
Do you find yourself confused by terms like: hybrid, genetically modified, heirloom, open-pollinated, heritage and microsystem? In this article we will go over some basics that will help clear up some of the confusion. First, let’s look at the difference between a microsystem and an ecosystem. To gardeners an ecosystem would be used to describe…
Another year of gardening has begun! Well, I guess it has been going for a while, this is just the first chance I’ve had to write about it and share a garden photo tour. What a crazy year this has been so far! Let me start by first saying that I feel so very lucky…
Kids can learn so much when they garden. Not just about the process of gardening either, but about life cycles, water conservation, tending to chores, following directions, and so much more. Gardening is such a well-rounded teaching tool not only for science, but also in life lessons. You will be surprised at just how much…
This article is a guest post. If you are looking to maximize the available room you have in your yard or on your property, while at the same time promoting healthier plants through better soil and other means,companion planting is the way to go. Companion planting is a great way to combine various plants in…
Few things in life compare to the simple pleasure of biting into a freshly picked tomato while it is still warm from the summer sun. When you grow your own vegetable garden, you can experience this little piece of heaven all season long. However, growing an abundant supply of fresh vegetables year after year takes…
During the dead of winter and even early spring I need some garden inspiration and I think you do too! We have been talking quite a bit about Potager (kitchen) Gardens like what the differences are between a Potager (kitchen) garden and a regular garden and we also shared 4 tips on planning a productive…
