If you're looking for a versatile and resilient berry plant for your homesteading or permaculture garden, look no further than the Jostaberry. This hardy plant, a cross between a black currant and a gooseberry, offers a unique flavor and abundant harvests, making it an ideal choice for any garden. In this article, we'll explore the…
Sheet mulching is a key strategy in an organic permaculture garden. But if you are new to gardening in a sustainable way, you might be a little confused about sheet mulching and exactly what this strategy entails. So why is sheet mulching a good idea, and how can you adopt this approach in your own…
Bootstrap Farmer 72 Cell Air Prune Seed Starting Tray is a high-quality product designed to meet the needs of professional and hobbyist gardeners alike. This product offers a unique approach to seed starting, which involves air pruning the roots of the seedlings. This technique results in healthy and strong root systems, which are crucial for…
https://youtube.com/shorts/d911zsB5AYc?feature=share If you’re passionate about soil for market gardening or simply want to improve your home garden, The Living Soil Handbook by Jesse Frost is a book you can’t afford to miss. This book is one of my all-time favorites when it comes to understanding and protecting the soil food web, especially from the perspective…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner Amy Anthony, About Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Herbs, and Aromatic Plants and Their Use On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 192 – March 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast As a certified aromatherapist, aromatherapy educator,…
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 mixes to help plants thrive in different situations, but how safe is organic gardening? As a general rule, vermiculite will not add any possible toxins…
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 seeds can result in wasted effort and resources. It's important to test the viability of seeds before planting them because depending on how they are…
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 create an aesthetically pleasing environment while also providing fresh, healthy produce for you and your family. What is Edible Landscaping? Edible landscaping is the practice…
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 190 – February 21, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil For Spring Planting We Discuss: Why? Preparation for planting…
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 health of our garden soil? Understanding the Soil Structure Soil Composition The ideal soil composition for most garden plants is a loamy soil, which is…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold is joined by return guest Jordy Buck from NorthernHomesteading.com to discuss clearing wooded land to grow livestock feed, raising rabbits, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 189 – February 14, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Exploring Practical Homesteading with Jordy Buck: An In-Depth Conversation In…
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 be the way to go. These great additions to the garden are easy to build, inexpensive, and can provide you with a lot of food…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss 17 Useful Flowers You Can Grow On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 188 – February 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast 17 Useful Flowers To Grow On Your Homestead Calendula (Annual) Direct sow outside or start inside. A pretty little flower…
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 you need. Jerusalem artichoke can be harvested for its tubers which can be cooked up like potatoes and provide iron, vitamins, and other health benefits,…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Growing Onions on the Homestead: A Guide for Successful Harvests In this beginner's guide, hosts Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison…
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 can be just as fun, if not more rewarding, and certainly cheaper to plant your seeds from scratch and grow them yourself. Planting seeds can be…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For Some Of The Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 182 – January 12, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Where To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 180 – January 5, 2023 Listen To The Podcast What Makes A Good Seed Company For Organic Gardening? Recognizes The Importance Of Organic…
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 animal matter into nutrients and other minerals. Organic matter like mulch, manure, and compost are used to turn sandy soil into rich organic soil packed…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren't Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 174 – December 12, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Harold and Rachel Discuss: Make Garden Markers Wood Burn, Pencil, Paint, Rocks, special…
