Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we believe there is never a wrong time to garden. That’s why we almost always begin germinating seeds in Winter.
Seeds and Plants
Seeds and plants – how to start them and how to care or them.
Here at Secret Life of Homesteaders, we believe in including kids in our homesteading endeavors. Next time you’re out working in the garden, share these free ground layers worksheets with your kids and teach your kids all about the different layers of soil.
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.
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!
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?”
Vegetable companion planting for insects embraces the benefits of both attracting pollinating insects and deterring pest insects. With a well-designed garden, either in the ground or in containers, you can gain some benefits of homesteading through growing your own food.
Are you in need of a free onion companion planting guide? Today’s guide is part of our vegetable companion planting charts and guides series.
Have you ever wondered what vegetables can be grown in containers? If you have a backyard homestead with no space for a big garden, then container gardening may be just the thing you are looking for.