Have you ever grown herbs in the winter? Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we believe that herbs don’t have to be seasonal crops that thrive only during the warmer months.
Gardening
Knowing what root vegetables to plant in August is an important aspect of knowing when and where to start seeds.
Knowing when and where to start seeds is important any time of year. But do you know what vegetables to plant in August?
Using winter mulch to protect your garden in the Winter is an important part of winterizing your garden.
In the Spring we focus on when and where to start seeds. In the Fall, we focus on how to winterize your garden and yard. Today we’re sharing our easy Fall gardening checklist so you can easily winterize your garden.
Do you know what to plant in a Fall vegetable garden? Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we believe homesteading is not just a seasonal adventure – it should happen all year long!
If you’re looking for a way to easily teach kids gardening, you need to take a look at the free printable kids grocery store garden activity.
Vegetable Companion Planting for Abundance and Flavor is a popular gardening technique that involves strategically placing two or more different types of plants together in order to benefit each other. Whether in the ground or in containers, a well designed garden can improve the overall health and esthetics and you can gain some benefits of homesteading through growing your own food.
Have you ever wondered what the best companion plants for green beans are? Anybody who wants to learn more about vegetable companion planting should definitely know what to plant around pole beans and bush beans.
If you’ve ever dived into the world of companion planting for vegetable gardens, you have probably asked yourself, “What grows well with broccoli plants?”









