You planted several cucumber plants in your homestead garden, so you could enjoy them in salads and probably to can into a bunch of pickles. But you have more cucumbers than you think you’ll need. What do you do about it? How do you go about making use of excess cucumbers if you don’t want…
Blossom rot, or blossom end rot, is a common problem encountered by tomato gardeners. The condition is characterized by a dark, rotten spot at the blossom end of developing tomatoes. Fortunately, there are ways to combat blossom rot before it starts, but once it appears on an individual fruit, there is no way to “cure”…
If you have a small amount of space to plant a vegetable garden, you are probably eager to get the most out of it. Succession planting is a great way to accomplish this. This practice involves growing the same or complementary crops in the same spot continuously throughout the season in order to maximize the…
Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy…
As a tomato gardener, you will no doubt encounter a whole host of common garden pests. Creepy critters like cutworms, flea beetles, grasshoppers, spider mites, and root weevils are all too eager to feast on your beautiful, healthy plants. Three of the most common tomato pests you’ll want to guard against are aphids, stink bugs…
If you want to grow the healthiest and most delicious tomatoes you possibly can this gardening season, here are some great pointers. There are a few very easy-to-implement tricks and tips you can use to consistently grow bumper crops of succulent tomatoes. Try implementing the organic tomato gardening tips outlined below and your tomato plants…
This delicious one-skillet chicken recipe is packed with flavour and is oh-so-easy to prepare. The classic pairing of fresh rosemary and lemon is the centerpiece of this dish, while the addition of sautéed shallots adds a subtle depth to the flavors. When paired with frozen broccoli, you have the makings of a satisfying, low-carb meal that…
A huge part of being a homesteader is growing your own food. In order to grow your own vegetables, you need to know when to plant them, right? Figuring out when to plant vegetables in your area requires a little detective work. In addition to your geographic location, you’ll need to consider a few other…
Earth day is an opportunity to educate and also to reflect on what we as humans are doing to take care of our dear planet. It provides a very unique chance to share with your children your appreciation for the earth. In fact, with a few simple lessons or experiences you can help your children…
Welcome to my April edition of Currently! Don’t know what Currently is? It is where I share what is “currently” happening in our lives using 5 curated prompts by Anne in Residence. Showering~ my homestead with love by doing some spring cleaning! I tried to start that in March when my kids were on spring…