by Adrienne Boese | Jun 16, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
Starting your own garden can seem overwhelming at first. But with a little bit of knowledge and know-how, you'll easily be able to set up your own backyard garden. There are plenty of books out there to choose from, but here are 5 good books that will help get you...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading
Friends, my go-to garden shoe is typically an old running shoe. Sadly, these are typically worn down inside and out, and aren't ideal for hours of working in the garden. If this is the case, then you may have noticed one adverse side effect of this choice—namely,...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 16, 2018 | DIY, Earth Friendly, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping, Simple Living
If you're not careful, gardening can become a pretty pricey hobby, but like most homesteaders out there, we're looking for a few other ways to do things. We love saving a buck or two with some slightly unconventional methods. Some of these work really well, and some...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 13, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Simple Living
New To Gardening? Here are some tips: Starting your own veggie garden may seem intimidating. How big should your garden be? What should you plant and where? Should you use compost? How often should you water? These are all easily answerable questions. And...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 13, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
When you are working on a homestead, you'll be doing a variety of chores and we go through A LOT of work gloves around here. You'll want a good pair of work gloves that will protect your hands from blisters, cuts, scrapes and dirt. Different Jobs, Different...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 11, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
Gardening is a rewarding habit in many ways, but it can be tough on your body. From hours spent outside in the sun to the constant up-and-down of pulling weeds, gardening takes its toll. If you’ve been feeling the pain, there are ways to work around it (without giving...
