An Introduction To Using Cover Crops For Soil Improvement
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I talk about how to use cover crops to benefit the soil in your garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 148 – …
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Pole Beans Or Bush Beans: Which Should I Be Growing?
Pole beans and bush beans share a lot of similarities. After all, both are still types of green beans despite how different their names are. Yet, these two types of …
What Causes Broccoli Leaves to Turn White?
You plant your broccoli seeds, you water and nurture your plants waiting for the day of harvest. After all that work and time you notice a problem, your broccoli leaves …
21 Hand Tools That Make Gardening Easier
No matter what you do in life, the proper tools can make a huge difference. Having those proper tools on hand before you need them can save you a lot …
Lambsquarters: Weed Or Valuable Garden Plant?
Lambsquarters is an extremely common plant that grows well in a variety of soils: in agricultural fields, in ditches beside roads, in forested areas, and in gardens. If you’ve spent …
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 …
12 Organic Methods For Controlling Squash Bugs
Squash bugs are one of the most common pests you’re likely to find on squash plants in your vegetable garden and one of the most difficult to get rid of …
15 Edible Plants That Can Grow Under Pine Trees
If you have pine trees in your garden, you are probably already aware that they can stunt the growth of some plants, and you may be wondering how you can …
19 Edible Plants That Can Grow Near Black Walnut Trees
Have you ever wondered what edible plants you can grow if you are trying to plant them near walnut trees? Black walnut trees are infamous for putting out a chemical …
Should You Grow A Food Forest On Your Property?
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss food forests and whether or not you can or should grow one on your property. Listen To The Podcast The …
What NOT To Plant Near Strawberries (And Some Things You Can)
Strawberries are a welcome addition to any garden and are a plant that fits well with many other plants as a companion. However, there are some things that should never …
17 Natural Ways To Control Slugs In Your Garden Organically
Slugs can be real nuisances to gardens. While some slugs in your garden are good for transforming the soil into nutrient-rich fertilizer, too many pose a threat to your plants. …
A Quick Guide to Planting Raspberry Bushes
Raspberry bushes are best planted in the spring in a place where they will get plenty of sunshine. They need nutrient rich soil and plenty of hydration during the summer …
Hardening Off: Preparing Indoor Seedlings For Outdoor Transplanting
You tenderly raise your seedlings from scratch, but they wither and die. They wither and die every time you try to plant them outside. You planted them in fertile soil …
