Winter gardening without heated greenhouses
Think you can't enjoy your winter garden without a heated greenhouse? Think again. As long as you add layers to keep your crops balmy, you'll be able to grow food all winter long! Below is an excerpt Winter Harvest Manual
What Weeds Reveal: Using Garden AI to Diagnose Soil Problems
After publishing our recent article on what weeds reveal about your garden soil, we decided to put our research to the test in the field. We collected photos of various weeds growing in the garden and ran them through the
Wonderful Wintergreen: all about the Wintergreen plant
"Blueberry Cascade": A proprietary production variety that bears fruit along the entire vine stem, not just at its ends. 'Cherry Berries': A variety selected for its very huge, showy evergreen berries. "Winter Fiesta": A newer variety that was selected for its dazzling
Sweet winter carrots: growing and harvesting
Want to continue growing great food during the chilly months? Try growing winter carrots in your chilly house! These carrots that Eliot Coleman grows on his farm in winter, they are even sweeter and more flavorful than more conventional "spring
10 books that will give the gift of a settler in your life
Today, record numbers of people are growing their own food and crops at home. Whether the homesteader in your life is novel to the homesteading lifestyle or a seasoned professional, we have the perfect gifts for anyone who grows everything
How to protect plants from the winter elements
Living in a colder climate doesn't mean you have to give up more tender plants. By properly preparing less resistant plants for winter, you will ensure their survival and development! Below is an excerpt Cool-resistant fruits and nuts By Scott Serrano
Gourd Gracious! The history of pumpkins and gourds
The history of pumpkin domestication begins with C. pepo. It comes from North America and has been cultivated by indigenous people for thousands of years. The wild parents of C. pepo were similar in many respects to the native African
How to distinguish permaculture from natural farming
What are the differences between permaculture and natural farming? How are they related and where do they differ in philosophy and principles? The answers to these questions can be found in A revolutionary with one strawa book delving into the philosophy
Tasty ways to operate pumpkin seeds
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds? Instead of burning them, try alternative ways to prepare and operate leftover seeds! Plus, get great operate out of your seeds with a a pumpkin granola recipe you must try. Below
How to make mulch from fallen leaves
The leaves are falling, which means it's time to start raking and figuring out what to do with them. This year, try turning fallen leaves into mulch for your garden! Below is an excerpt Will Bonsall's necessary guide