Climbing plants enhance a garden’s beauty and depth but require support. Various trellis options are available. Today, we are excited to share our newest addition, an easy lattice trellis designed for climbing plants. The challenge with climbing plants We’ve had a clematis growing by the east wall for years. It seemed to outgrow its trellis... The post Easy lattice trellis for climbing plants appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Enjoy the best of summer comfort food with pasta in strawberry sauce. This simple recipe won’t heat your kitchen or take longer than cooking pasta. It’s perfect for a hot summer day. If you serve this to your kids, be prepared to be asked for seconds and thirds. It’s a great recipe for grandkids; my... The post Pasta in Strawberry Sauce Recipe appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

We are big fans of no-till gardening methods. We got into them through the Back to Eden documentary about a sheet mulch gardening method using wood chips or other natural mulch material. Mulching is just the best thing one can do for a garden. There is no longer any need for tilling or digging. However,... The post Challenges with the Back to Eden Gardening Method appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Many great weeding tools are available for various uses and purposes. The “Yankee Weeder” or “Cape cod weeder” is a favorite hand tool in the gardening community. Like many great tools, it does come with a price. However, you can easily make one out of a used generic paint roller handle. Here is how.  What... The post DIY Yankee or Cape Cod Weeder Tool appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Once the tomato plants are in the ground and growing, they will need support. There are many ways to support tomato plants; once you understand what tomatoes need, there is almost no limit to your imagination. However, we have two favorite methods that have worked great for us for many years. Why does a tomato... The post How to Support Tomato Plants appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

In the summer, when the garden is in full production, I love to go through it and pick our meals. Whatever is ready goes into the recipe. So many great things are ready, and today’s special in growing food is scarlet runner beans. These beans are a win-win on so many levels in the garden.... The post Growing Food – Scarlet Runner Beans (Recipe) appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Cold-climate gardeners often get caught by late spring frosts. Everything seemed to be going well, and then suddenly, a forecast of -4°C. What to do? In this blog article, we look into how to protect plants from a late spring frost. Plant protection from frost is much easier in spring when plants are small than... The post How to protect plants from a late spring frost appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Did you know that in April, the day length is the same as in September? That means if there is shade in April, there will also be just as much shade in September. There might be even more because trees do not have leaves in April, but they do in September. It is a good... The post Map the Sun in Your Garden With a Shade Survey appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

Hydroponic gardening has opened up new possibilities for urban home gardens. Using vertical hydroponic systems, we can grow more in a small space and grow food all year round. Hydroponics is perfect for indoor gardening, although it can also be used for outdoor gardening. Today, we will discuss Indoor vs Outdoor Hydroponics and Easy Tips... The post Indoor vs Outdoor Hydroponics: Easy Tips for Success  appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more

A limited budget often motivates starting a new garden to grow your own vegetables. However, gardening can be expensive. Fortunately, there are many ways to garden without breaking the bank. These budget garden ideas can be used for both vegetable and flower gardens. A vegetable garden can be a great way to feed a family... The post 40 Easy Tips for Gardening on a Budget appeared first on Northern Homestead ..read more