How to Grow Blueberries

Blueberries are a delicious “superfood”.  They are full in antioxidants like anthocyanin and offer numerous health benefits.  They can get quite costly at the store, especially when they are out of season.  But since blueberries are a perennial shrub, there is no reason for you to be spending money over and over again at the … Read more

DIY Starter Containers

Whether or not you grow in containers, it’s nice to start some crops on tables, or even indoors.  But for every plant that you end up transplanting into the ground, you could have started 10 or more that never made the cut.  That means that if you are going to start crops in containers, you … Read more

How to Build a Bonfire Pit (Video)

If you live somewhere that doesn’t get too cold in the winter, a bonfire pit is a great winter project. You can enjoy some hot cocoa, marshmallows and starry skies at night. This is a pretty cool video of a very simple and basic fire pit model you could make using supplies from your local … Read more

Don’t Be Without These Homemade Cough Drops

I never tire of homemade cold remedies. I got a pretty bad cold this week and really wished I had made some of these delicious homemade cough drops. A nasty cold is particularly awful to have during cold winter months. I will definitely be making more of these to have on hand the next time … Read more

Growing Vegetables and Herbs Indoors

When the weather gets too cold for you to grow vegetables outdoors, you might want to be adventurous and try growing a few select vegetables and herbs indoors. If you live in an apartment, condominium or townhome without any outdoor space to grow a garden, you can grow some vegetables, herbs and even tropical fruit … Read more

Getting the Kids Involved with Homesteading

If you have kids in the modern world, you probably know how quickly and easily they can become attached to electronic devices and the “easy” way of doing things. Of course, you can relate, as you are reading this on the Internet. However, you know how important it is for the kids to strike that … Read more

Demonstration of Proper Tomato Pruning

Pruning is a great way to control the growth of your plants.  It can help you increase yield and reduce disease by focusing your plant’s growth.  One crop that pruning is a must for, but often gets neglected is tomatoes.  Tomatoes can be difficult to prune because it is not always visually obvious which portions … Read more

Easy Pickled Garlic

Pickling garlic is a great way to preserve it for the winter, or if you don’t grow garlic, to ensure that you always have it on hand. You may have seen minced garlic or even whole garlic cloves in the store, but those typically have lots of preservatives in them or take on the flavor … Read more