What do scarecrows remind you of? If you think of the fall and harvest season, you’re not alone. Scarecrows make a lot of us think of fall decorations. You’ve probably seen lots of fall and Halloween decorations with a scarecrow theme. But do you know how to make a scarecrow? Have you ever made a…
Do you have a summer flower garden? Summer is a colorful and vibrant season. In some areas of the country, it’s the shortest and mildest season of the year. In others, summer is a seemingly endless slog through a sweltering desert. Despite the vast differences in weather and climate, many people love to grow summer…
Do you have a home garden? If so, you probably like to grow your favorite seasonal veggies. A seasonal garden is a great way to make sure you get your recommended servings of fresh vegetables each day. Once you’ve tasted in-season produce, it’s difficult to go back to the grocery store for hothouse-grown veggies. And…
There is a countless list of plants you can grow in your herb garden (and just as many reasons why you should be growing herbs!) But narrowing the list down and figuring out what to put in the herb garden doesn’t have to be confusing and frustrating! When I first started planning what herbs I…
After years of less than stellar results from pre-made mixes, I’m now using an easy recipe to make my own DIY organic potting soil mix using a few simple ingredients I’m able to easily find at my gardening supply store. Nothing frustrates me more than a poor quality potting soil mix. There’s a lot riding on whether…
Many of us homesteaders want to grow as much of our own vegetables as possible. We want to eat fresh AND have enough produce left over to can some to take us through the long winter months. Obviously, the best way to have enough food to can is to grow more vegetables! Simple, right? But…