Is Vermiculite Safe for Organic Gardening? Here’s What You Need To Know!
Organic gardening can sometimes be tough. It comes with a specific set of rules, and each plant is different and has its own needs. Vermiculite is often added to soil…
How To Check If Your Seeds Are Still Good To Plant
Seed viability tests are essential for any gardener who wants to ensure crop success. The viability of seeds determines their ability to germinate and grow into healthy plants. Planting non-viable…
21 Great Plants For An Edible Landscaping Design
Edible landscaping is a way to combine the beauty of traditional landscaping with the practicality of growing your own food. By incorporating edible plants into your landscape design, you can…
Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil For Spring Planting
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Getting Ready For Spring Planting By Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode…
How To Determine The Health Of Your Garden Soil
As gardeners, we come to understand that we are more soil farmers than vegetable farmers. Without healthy soil, you cannot have a healthy garden. So how do we determine the…
How To Build A Garden Planter Box With A Trellis
If you’re limited on gardening space or maybe want to block out some neighbors and get a little privacy in your backyard, then building some planter boxes with trellises may…
Why and How to Plant Jerusalem Artichokes in Your Food Forest
If you are looking for an easy to grow, colorful, and nutrient rich plant to add to your food forest then Jerusalem artichoke, also known as Sunchoke, is exactly what…
21 Common Seed Starting Questions From First Time Gardeners
With summer right around the corner, many people consider planting their own garden to grow and nurture during the warmer months. While many plants can be bought in stores, it…
8 Reasons Why Organic Soil Is Better
Think of the soil in your garden as a living, breathing, dynamic ecosystem. For soil to be healthy, it requires microorganisms, earthworms, etc., to break down the decaying plant and…
Pollarding and Coppicing Trees and Shrubs (Why and How)
Pollarding and Coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals. Each involves a method of pruning which ultimately results in more growth over time and shapes the tree…
How To Make And Use Leaf Mold For Better Soil
The leaves are covering the homestead and as an act of good stewardship, you're wondering what's the best thing to do with them all. Have you ever made leaf mold…
Indoor (Permaculture Zone Zero) Vegetable Gardening
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Indoor Vegetable Gardening Methods To Grow Food Year Round No Matter Where You Live. The Modern Homesteading Podcast,…
Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 159 – October 12, 2022 Listen To…
Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading…
A Beginners Guide To Growing Garlic (aka. Stinking Rose) On The Homestead
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Growing Garlic. The Reasons You Should Grow It, How and When To Plant It,…
12 Easy Ways To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Organic Garden
Rabbits can be very cute and charming creatures…until they get into your garden and eat all the fruits and vegetables that you’ve worked so hard to grow. You can keep…