We discussed designing an urban yard for food production. Now, let's examine which vegetables are suitable for such a garden. Theoretically, you can grow whatever you want, even if your whole yard is a pumpkin patch. But that is most likely not what you want. We are looking for varieties that do not ...
No-Till Gardening Methods to Start a New Garden
No-till or no-dig gardening methods are on the rise in popularity. The idea of starting an instant garden without the back-breaking work of digging sounds very appealing to an instant culture. Here are no-till gardening methods to start a new garden that will help you understand no-till methods and ...
Gardening in Harmony: Strategies for Coexisting with Wildlife
If you live in a rural area, gardening and wildlife might have to coexist. We do not garden for wildlife, as some animal lovers suggest, but we also don't garden against animals. We just garden while creatures big and small pass by. Gardening in Harmony: Strategies for Coexisting with Wildlife. In ...
Grow What You Eat and Eat What You Grow
Gardening is a craft that brings a lot of joy, fun, and fulfillment. It inspires our natural desire to create and provide for ourselves. You can grow what you eat and eat what you grow. If you put some thought into it, it can replace a big portion of your grocery shopping list. Wow! Do you want to ...
When and How to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors
Growing your tomatoes is fun. You can start by browsing seed catalogs during the winter, planting seeds in early spring, and harvesting the ripe fruit in summer. This article will discuss when and how to start tomatoes indoors using a 'no-fail' method that involves less work. This method has worked ...
Winter Sowing Seeds in a Cold Climate (Zone 3)
Winter Sowing Seeds in a Cold Climate (Zone 3). Winter sowing is a way to start seeds outdoors in a small container greenhouse while it is still winter. Since the most common containers are used milk jugs, it is also sometimes referred to as milk jug sowing. It was first invented by Trudi Davidoff. ...
Spring Indoor Seed-Starting Schedule – Free Printable
After using this spring indoor seed-starting schedule for annual vegetable seeds for several years now, do we still recommend it, or is it time for a new plan? This spring indoor seed-starting schedule with a Free Printable is much more than just another printable schedule. We explain the reasons ...
Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
The roasted root vegetable recipe is a delicious staple in our home. It is a true garden-to-table recipe that is simple, delicious, and realistically adds to your self-sufficiency list. The dish can be made in an oven or an air fryer. A smaller portion works best in the air fryer, while a larger one ...
Heating your Home with a Wood Stove in Town
As you know, we are an urban homestead in a small town in Alberta, Canada. It gets pretty cold here in the winter, and having heat is essential. Homesteaders in rural areas often rely on wood for heating, which makes sense if you have ample space for growing and storing it. But what about an urban ...
Simple Winter Compost Solution
Composting is like nature's recycling program, but it has a bit of a love-hate relationship with winter. You see, compost needs heat to do its magic. If it's not steaming hot before the temperature drops below freezing, your composting materials will just freeze. In that case, we're not composting ...
