Why Garden? When I think of becoming more self- sufficient one of the first things I think of is having a vegetable garden. Having your own garden is an excellent component of a self-sufficient lifestyle. It’s also a wonderful activity to engage the family. Involve your children in planning your garden, and plant vegetables theyContinue reading “Why Garden?”
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Being Self Reliant – The Self Reliance Challenge
I am so excited! This next month I will be joining a dynamic group of bloggers in the May 2018 ~ Self Reliance Challenge! 31 Days To A More Self Reliant Life Join us as we challenge ourselves to live a more self reliant lifestyle for the entire month of May! AnnMarie – 15 Acre Homestead KathiContinue reading “Being Self Reliant – The Self Reliance Challenge”
Starting Seeds Indoors
In many parts of the country there are certain seeds that need to be started ahead of time due to shorter growing seasons. Seeds such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants must be started inside; they cannot be directly sowed into your garden. Starting seeds indoors is not a complicated process and for the most partContinue reading “Starting Seeds Indoors”
DIY Seed Starting Mix
Another way to save yourself some money is to make your own DIY seed starting mix. It is so much cheaper to make your own mix.
Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine?
Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine? Recently I read an article that those baby carrots you buy in the store are soaked in chlorine. I wondered if it was true, are baby carrots really soaked in chlorine? Should we be eating them? The first source I checked was Snopes.com and this is whatContinue reading “Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine?”
Seeds Are Ordered
As we near the end of February I begin to look forward to the gardening season. My garden is planned out and as of today my seeds are ordered! It will be a while, I can’t even plant anything outside until Memorial Day but my seeds are ordered! Filling my seed order is a riteContinue reading “Seeds Are Ordered”
Establishing Your Vegetable Garden
As spring rolls around, we start to think of being outside, enjoying the wonderful weather. Now is also the time to think about establishing your vegetable garden – it’s a wonderful way to save money, get exercise, and help your family to eat healthy. And taking care of a garden is a never-ending and rewardingContinue reading “Establishing Your Vegetable Garden”
Finding Gete okosomin Seeds
Several years ago I shared my experience of being given some seeds for the Gete okosomin squash from a friend of mine in Wisconsin. No matter what the actual story is of these wonderful seeds they are definitely an heirloom squash that has been grown for years and years. In fact when the seeds wereContinue reading “Finding Gete okosomin Seeds”
Spring Is Coming
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that spring is coming. The temperatures outside are well below freezing and the ground is covered with snow and ice. Even the birds are puffed up at the feeders. Spring seems along way off. However the one clue that tells me that spring is coming is the number of seedContinue reading “Spring Is Coming”
3 Apps To Help You Enhance Your Gardening Skills
Whether you are planting wildflowers, spring or fall veggies, or designing an herb garden, it takes a little bit of skill. You have to understand what your plants need to thrive. You have to know how when and how to: Prepare and protect the soil. How to add nutrients How to till the groundContinue reading “3 Apps To Help You Enhance Your Gardening Skills”
Nancy on the Home Front 