Medicinal plants have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. They are a safe and natural way to improve your health and well-being. I have had it on my agenda to devote garden space to medicinal plants for years and finally this is the year! Growing Medicinal Plants – Create a Home…
I have always said that tomatoes are the gateway crop that will have you so addicted to gardening that you will turn your tiny backyard into a wild and crazy food producing garden. (ask me how I know!) Not only are they fairly easy to grow, they taste way better than what you can buy…
I just finished attending my second Homesteaders of America conference. We need a food revolution in this country. It’s pretty amazing to be surrounded by so many people that feel like I do. There are people of all colors and sizes. Folks from all over the country. There were families too. Lots of families which…
Pests can be a major problem for gardeners, but there are many ways to control them without using harmful chemicals. Here are some organic pest control methods that you can use in your garden: What am I trying this year? I bought a handheld vacuum and I plan to remove as many bugs as I…
Growing your own food is a great way to save money, eat healthier, and get some exercise. But if you don’t have a lot of space, it can be tough to know where to start. Here are a few tips on How to Grow Food on a Small Property: 1. Choose the right plants. Not…
There is much to say that I don’t even know where to begin. I am about to turn 50 and I have been longing to be more transparent about my life and thoughts. I want to share a little about how I found my true calling & passion. Instagram (connect with me here) is my…
It’s cold outside and most of us can’t grow anything right now so it is the perfect time to plan the garden! Grab a cup of coffee, get out the seed catalogs and plan your garden with my free graph. I have a hard time visualizing what changes I want to make or how the…
I have been baking my own bread for months. I have discovered that homemade organic tortillas taste so much better than store bought, without the nasty ingredients. These are actually accidental tortillas because I messed up the recipe I was following and they came out so much better! I will save you the big long…
Both of my littles came down with a cold so I made Elderberry Syrup in the instant pot and realized I am right on time to head off sickness this time of year! Now that I am getting fairly good at gardening (except for dealing with leaf footed bugs- ugh!) I am going to plan…
If you’ve started seeds indoors, you understand the excitement of planting them in the garden. You have tended to your seedlings, babying them and loving them. It’s so exciting when spring finally comes and you are about to plant them! Read on to learn a simple way harden off your seedlings in 7 days (or…