A Guide to Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency
Growing medicinal plants is becoming more popular as natural medicines once deemed “alternative” become mainstream. More people are taking control of their health and exploring non-pharmaceutical alternatives. If you are interested in naturopathic options, you can easily grow your own herbal apothecary if you have the right space. Here’s how … Read More
Gardening is synonymous with homesteading. You’ll be hard-pressed to find any homesteaders out there who don’t put a good amount of effort into gardening. Most of us are aiming for a healthy life as well, meaning our gardens are beyond organic. No sprays, chemical fertilizers, etc. But, this doesn’t make … Read More
We had received our Vegepod and gotten it assembled, so now the fun could begin. It was time to decide where our Vegepod would spend its inaugural fall season, prepare the site, and get things growing. Here’s what we learned about how to plant in a Vegepod to ensure a … Read More
There’s a lot of advice on the web about how to grow a garden—so much, in fact, that it can be hard to know which tips and tricks will work best for your goals and your region of the country. What if you just want a simple list of steps … Read More
We were excited when our new Vegepod growing system arrived quickly after placing our order. All the components — growing trays, cover, and stand — were packaged together securely and compactly. The next step was to assemble our Vegepod. Why We Bought A Vegepod It may seem strange that we … Read More
Earlier this year we stumbled upon what looked like the ideal solution to our gardening troubles: a Vegepod. The Vegepod is a container gardening system that includes a domed mesh cover along with a built-in irrigation system. It comes in three sizes with a variety of accessories to fit every … Read More
Like many rural homesteaders, I have become interested in growing mushrooms at home. Mushrooms can be used for consumption at your own dinner table, for medicinal purposes, or grown commercially to sell to local restaurants or at farmer’s markets. Growing and harvesting your own mushrooms takes some effort, but the … Read More
Everybody has a different goal when it comes to homesteading. Some people like the idea of being able to grow all their own food simply for the old-fashioned, idyllic nature of it all. Some people are trying to prepare for long-term self-sufficiency or guard against natural disasters or emergencies. Others … Read More
Have you ever wondered whether your garden vegetables are edible at various stages of their growing cycle? For example, if your broccoli bolts, can you eat those pretty yellow flowers? Since I was curious, I started doing some research on the matter. That’s how I discovered Life Cycle Gardening. What … Read More