There are many reasons to grow your own food. As many different global events have showed us, relying solely on a fragile food chain to feed the citizens of a country can be disrupted almost immediately with a crisis. From war, pandemics, weather events and more there really has never been a better time to take control of your own food. In this article, we will explore how agriculture, new and old traditions, inform how we can grow our own food at home. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to ear ..read more

At the end of summer (or really in the middle of summer) you should start thinking about your fall planting plans. Depending on your zone and growing season you may have a lot you can still grow into the September, October and November months in North America. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. When to star ..read more

There are lots of plants you can plant to help the beneficial insects you want to attract to your garden. You may be interested in native bees, assasin bugs, ladybeetles, and praying mantises naturally appear in your garden to help balance your mini ecosystem. To do this, you may need some help from good plants, learn more about plants to help these populations. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and ..read more

Do you know what a cover crop is? A cover crops are essentially a group of plants that are specifically planted to help deal your soil. This includes issues such as soil erosion, nitrogen fixing, help with weed control and even improve water quality (SARE.org). You can also applies these principles in your own garden, find out more! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we suppo ..read more

Tilling the land has been a common practice in industrial farming for quite some time. The concept essentially boils down to loosening up the soil to allow for good seed to soil contact and good germination. Which results in good crops, but there is a downside. Learn more about why and how to garden with little to no tilling. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You ..read more

No matter where you live, you can start a garden. From indoors and hydroponics to outdoor permaculture, a garden is an enjoyable and fulfilling way to grow plants for food, medicine and/or beauty. Find out how you can start a simple garden today! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. There are many ways to get ..read more

Every December and January I get very excited with new seed catalogs coming in and all the possibilities. At the same time, I get pretty overwhelmed by so many choices. Here are some tips and tricks to choosing seeds for your garden this year. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. But HOW do you pick which see ..read more

December 20th is the official beginning of winter. For most of the norther hemisphere, this means a round of cold weather, shorter days and generally a slow garden. Here are some tips for what you can do in the garden in December. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. Garden tasks for December While most of the ..read more

Tomatoes are a common plant in many gardens but they can also be a little tricky to grow in certain places. Learn more about what you need to grow big, beautiful tomatoes without chemicals or pesticides. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. Growing Tomatoes If you have any experience gardening, you may have re ..read more

If you are looking to start a garden, no matter where you live, there are a few basic tools you will need to help you grow all the food or flowers you want. These are some of the basic supplies you will need to start gardening today. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also affiliates for others and only endorse products we support. You can read more about our disclosure policy here. The beginner gardener No matter where yo ..read more