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  • How to Make Homemade Dog Food for a Healthy Pet
    As a pet owner, you want to make sure your furry friend is well-fed and healthy. But have you ever wondered what goes into the commercial dog food you buy from the store? What if there’s an emergency and you can’t buy any commercial dog food? The…
    - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 6:00pm -
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your First Keyhole Garden
    Discover the process of building a self-sustaining garden with this comprehensive guide. Ever wondered about a garden that can water and fertilize itself? Introduction to Keyhole Gardens This simple concept is realized through a keyhole raised bed, w…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 7:00pm -
  • Effortless Tub and Shower Cleaner: A Homemade Solution for Sparkling Cleanliness
    Experience the power of this homemade tub and shower cleaner, designed to make your cleaning routine a breeze. Watch as it effortlessly tackles grime and soap scum, leaving your shower looking like new. Not only does it outperform many store-bought c…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 12:46pm -
  • Milk Jug and A Headlamp Disaster Lighting DIY Project
    Are you a lover of the great outdoors? Do you enjoy camping under the stars, surrounded by nature’s beauty? If so, then you’ll definitely want to check out this clever DIY project that will make your camping experience even better! Introducing th…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 9:29am -
  • Create Your Own Large Curd Cottage Cheese: A Homemade Delight for Every Kitchen
    Are you a big fan of cottage cheese but tired of buying the same old packaged variety from the grocery store? Why not try making your own fresh cottage cheese at home? Not only is it easy and satisfying, but it’s also a great way to ensure that you…
    - 5 days ago 24 Mar 23, 12:17pm -
  • Crafting Sustainable Newspaper Bricks: A DIY Guide for the Eco-Conscious Villager
    Reuse, Recycle, and Stay Warm with this Nifty DIY Project Introduction: A Sustainable, Cozy Solution Greetings, fellow sustainability enthusiasts! Today, I’d like to share with you an eco-friendly DIY project that transforms old newspapers into lon…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 6:58pm -
  • 10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You…. (May Bring A Tear To Your Eye)
    Pets are more than just animals that share our living space; they are our companions, our friends, and our family. The following quotes serve as a reminder of the love, trust, and loyalty we share with our beloved pets, and the responsibility we have…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 10:44am -
  • How to Build A Functioning Water Wheel Project
    Are you interested in building a functioning water wheel? Look no further, as I have found a fantastic project that will guide you through the process. Although not as detailed as most of Runnerduck’s projects, this guest post featured on their web…
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 12:00pm -
  • The Building of a Wood Pallet Goat Barn DIY Project
    The Building of a Wood Pallet Goat Barn DIY Project is an incredible article shared by It’s A Boy’s Life blog. This project demonstrates the best way to reduce building material costs by using wood pallets to construct a small livestock barn. The…
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:10am -
  • 9 Homestead-Inspired Remedies for Fuller, More Vibrant Hair

    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:00am -

Common Sense Homesteading

  • Edible Flowers – from Apple Blossoms to Zucchini
    Edible flowers are a great way to add color and flavor to dishes, plus they make wonderful companion plants. We share which parts of flowers are edible (flower petal or whole flower), how they taste, and how to use them. The top 15 list features flow…
    - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 9:10pm -
  • Alternatives for the aTactical A1S 1150 Lumen Flashlight
    Top 6 tactical alternative flashlights for the Atactical A1S.The post Alternatives for the aTactical A1S 1150 Lumen Flashlight appeared first on Common Sense Home.
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 1:20pm -
  • Do Ducks Need a Pond?

    - 11 days ago 18 Mar 23, 10:19am -
  • The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Review – Worth the Money?
    The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine by Dr. Nicole Apelian and Claude Davis is not quite as advertised. We'll discuss the good and the bad, and whether or not it's worth $37. The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Review Th…
    - 12 days ago 17 Mar 23, 12:30pm -
  • 10 Heirloom Seed Companies You Don’t Want to Miss
    Heirloom seed companies have been making a comeback, but what exactly are heirloom seeds, and where the best place to buy them? I'm sharing my favorite seed companies, plus reader recommendations and some unique seed sources to investigate. These hei…
    - 16 days ago 13 Mar 23, 11:05pm -
  • Currants – Growing, Harvesting, and Uses
    Currants are a great plant for edible landscapes. Their bright berries are high in vitamin C, and they tolerate light shade. We'll share how to grow them, when to harvest, and how to use them. Growing currants and gooseberries is banned in some parts…
    - 17 days ago 12 Mar 23, 8:55pm -
  • How to Improve Vision Naturally (I did it)
    A number of readers have asked me what I've done to improve my vision naturally, so I decided to put the information together here. I'll talk about foods, supplements, eye exercises, and other techniques that may improve eye health. My Vision Problem…
    - 23 days ago 7 Mar 23, 2:29am -
  • How to Homestead – (Not Quite) Like Grandma Used to Do
    Learn how to start a homestead from scratch, building the skills you need to live a more sustainable lifestyle. While the days of earning free land are long gone, we can still enjoy the benefits of homesteading skills. How to Start a Homestead Homest…
    - 25 days ago 5 Mar 23, 2:22am -
  • Parsnips – Growing, Harvesting, Use & Cautions
    Parsnips are one of our favorite root vegetables, and have a spot in the garden each year. We'll share how to grow and harvest them, plus cooking tips and one thing to watch out for when you grow them. What are Parsnips? Parsnips are biennial root ve…
    - 32 days ago 26 Feb 23, 2:44am -
  • Easy Apple Crisp (without Oats)
    This easy apple crisp recipe without oats is one of our favorite fall desserts. Enjoy it plain, or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. We also include baking tips for crispier crisp and best apple varieties. This recipe is simple enough tha…
    - 35 days ago 22 Feb 23, 7:38pm -

Rural Revolution

  • Gotta admire those beetles
    From a biological standpoint, beetles are pretty amazing creatures.For one thing, there are a kazillion different kinds – at least 400,000 described species, with by some estimates another 3 million waiting to be classified and named.Beetles are th…
    - 2 days ago 28 Mar 23, 3:29am -
  • Technical help
    Dear readers, if anyone is a tech type, I could use some help.Each week I do a full backup of my computer. This includes a full backup of this blog. On Blogger, the option to back up is found in the "Settings" file.However for the past couple of mont…
    - 2 days ago 27 Mar 23, 4:33pm -
  • Cluttercore?
    I stumbled across an article a few months ago about a concept called "cluttercore." The article was entitled "Cluttercore Is the Trend Many Parents Need Right Now." The subheadline read, "Think you should get rid of all the stuff in your home? The tr…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 2:29pm -
  • Care and feeding of septic systems
    A reader posted the following comment:"Off topic comment/request: We are moving in 3 weeks to our new-to-us rural house/cabin. Neither my husband nor I have ever before lived in a home with a septic system. I've watched YT videos and read a wide v…
    - 9 days ago 20 Mar 23, 1:44pm -
  • Surest sign of spring
    Along with the rest of the country, we've been feeling restless and cooped up. Spring is on its way, and at this stage we get a lot of "teaser" weather: beautiful one day, cold and rainy another, usually with bursts of snow for good measure.But the s…
    - 10 days ago 19 Mar 23, 9:20pm -
  • Pretty twinkling lights
    The outside lighting on our new (to us) home is, well, sub-par, especially on the back porch. For whatever reason, whoever built the porch installed this massive oversized lamp in the rafters wired to an inside switch.I mean, look at this monster! No…
    - 12 days ago 18 Mar 23, 1:00am -
  • Itsy bitsy spider
    I was doing dishes the other day when I noticed a black spot on our white kitchen cabinets. Closer inspection showed it to be a jumping spider.I scooped it up with a cup and put it outside, but then had the notion to try out my camera's macro-zoom fe…
    - 14 days ago 15 Mar 23, 10:36pm -
  • Bank failure
    I've been following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank with great concern. Not because we have any money in that bank, but because it may trigger a cascade of other bank failures.Do any of you have an account with SVB? If so, let us know what's goin…
    - 18 days ago 11 Mar 23, 8:19pm -
  • Financial strategies
    This morning I read a finance piece entitled "A Nation's Heavily Indebted Consumers Face a Painful Margin Call." The article focused on the Canadian economy, and opened with the following paragraph:"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, with his jo…
    - 21 days ago 8 Mar 23, 2:47pm -
  • Bwahaha – sure, Jeff
    Spam emails can be so funny! Consider one I got this morning from "Jeff White," formatted exactly as received:DEAREST ONEAm MR. White  of the Claims Department with a bank here in London, United Kingdom. I wish to notify you that you are clear tocla…
    - 23 days ago 6 Mar 23, 2:37pm -

New Life on a Homestead

  • newCan you Can Milk? Is it Safe?
    Canning milk? It’s definitely a question that has crossed the minds of many DIY homesteaders. We all know that canning is an excellent way to store food and make sure it stays safe, but can we really can milk and other dairy products in jars at hom…
    - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • How Many Days Do Duck Eggs Need to Hatch
    Making the decision to expand your flock the old-fashioned way when you raise ducks is always an exciting time. Placing the viable eggs in an incubator or letting their diligent mother sit on them and try to hatch them, it is definitely going to be a…
    - 1 day ago 28 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can You Compost Onions?
    Composting is one of the single best things that you can do for your garden, or any other plants you take care of. It allows you to convert what would otherwise be kitchen, household and yard waste into extremely rich, nutritious soil that all plants…
    - 2 days ago 27 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, How Fast Can a Chicken Run?
    Have you ever wondered how fast a chicken can run? It does beg the question if you’ve ever watched them sprint across the yard in pursuit of a treat, or when chasing off a rival. It is always surprising because the usual, cautious waddling gait of…
    - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • Should I Be Adding Worms to My Compost Bin?
    If you are working on your own compost pile, you’re probably doing so because there is hardly anything better for nourishing the plants in your garden and elsewhere on your property. You also probably already know that your compost pile is actually…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • 21 Black Chicken Breeds: All You Need to Know
    No matter what kind of chickens you want to buy for your first flock, or what special edition you want to make to your existing one, there is a limitless variety of these special birds out there. You can choose based on purpose, size, temperament and…
    - 5 days ago 24 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can Chickens Eat Dog Food?
    Chickens are certainly industrious eaters. Anytime they are awake and not confined they’ll be out pecking around, getting into things, and looking for that next tasty morsel. If you have an outside dog around, too, chances are you have probably not…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can Chickens Eat Lettuce?
    If there is one thing that all chicken owners know, it is that their birds generally love lush, leafy green vegetables. There is hardly a plant or a blade of grass that is safe from these enthusiastic eaters, including many plans that you wouldn’t…
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 2:30pm -

The Prairie Homestead

  • The Nutritional Needs of Chickens
    There’s been a lot of talk about chickens and eggs lately. Recently, many homesteaders have been raising concerns over their chickens giving them less eggs and wondering if there is a connection between their egg shortages and potential nutrition i…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 3:08pm -
  • How to Use Up Extra Milk from a Family Milk Cow
    Milk cows are truly the stars of our homestead. It’s no secret that I’m in love with our dairy cows. I spent many years going back and forth between dairy cows and dairy goats, but if you’ve listened to my podcast episode about how I’m prunin…
    - 21 days ago 8 Mar 23, 6:46pm -
  • Cheeseburger Salad (An Easy Winter Meal Idea)
    Sometimes feeding people is a pain. Other times, though, filling bellies with good and wholesome food is my love language. It just depends on the day. I also find that meals can be harder to get creative with in the middle of winter. When there’s a…
    - 40 days ago 17 Feb 23, 4:14pm -
  • Homesteading Skills to Develop Over Winter
    Homesteading doesn’t stop because the garden is full of snow or the hens have decided to go on an egg-laying hiatus during the winter. This time of year doesn’t mean that there aren’t any outdoor homesteading chores to do: the animals still nee…
    - 57 days ago 31 Jan 23, 4:22pm -

Homestead Bloggers Network

  • How to Easily Dry Your Own Fresh Rosemary
    It’s no secret how costly dried herbs are in the baking isle at the supermarkets. Learn how easy it is to dry your own fresh rosemary and save on the family budget. You’ll be amazed at how much better freshly dried rosemary tastes as well. Try th…
    - 23 Aug 19, 1:00am -
  • Oven Canning: Should You Try It?
    Oven canning used to be popular around the turn of the 20th century, where it seemed a handy way to keep the house cooler (before air conditioning, better home insulation, etc) than water bath canning. Some found that their fruit and veggies canned h…
    - 22 Aug 19, 5:00pm -
  • Best Way To Sterilize Canning Jars
    Lookup sterilizing canning jars and you’ll get all kinds of ideas from putting them into the oven, the microwave or running them through the dishwasher. But just what is the correct way to sterilize jars and do you have to do it every time? You’l…
    - 22 Aug 19, 9:00am -
  • Learn How To Control and Get Rid of Tomato Fruitworms
    If you pulled an almost ripe tomato from the vine only to find that it has an eraser size hole in it? Nothing is more frustrating than picking a tomato off the vine only to find that it is rotting from the inside out and has this pencil eraser size h…
    - 22 Aug 19, 1:00am -
  • Best Summer Blog Posts
    Summertime is a fun time and these summer blog posts will take you from homemade crafts to the kitchen, to identifying wildflowers to the right way to cut off shorts, and to making delicious homemade drinks. There are a few tricks to making perfect c…
    - 21 Aug 19, 7:00pm -
  • Chicken Breeds for Colorful Eggs
    When you have your own backyard flock, you don’t have to settle for boring white and brown eggs. To get a colorful, varied egg basket you will need a variety of chicken breeds. Chickens can lay a variety of egg colors, depending on their breed, but…
    - 21 Aug 19, 5:00pm -
  • The Best Tuna Salad Recipe Ever
    This is a very flavorful tuna salad recipe. Once you try this recipe, I am sure you’re going to take your old boring tuna salad recipe and toss it to the curb.
    - 21 Aug 19, 3:00pm -
  • How to Get Started With Caning Food – FREE Printable Guide
    Not sure how to get started canning food? Canning food can be intimidating if you’ve never tried it. But following some simple canning instructions, you can preserve your spring harvest for long-term storage. Get your free printable guide and learn…
    - 21 Aug 19, 1:00pm -
  • How to Make Southern Style Sun Tea
    I have been enjoying sun tea as long as I can remember. I had a gallon of it seeping outside recently when a friend dropped by and she asked me why I had a jug of dirty water sitting out. Making sun tea is great for many reasons but the main reason i…
    - 21 Aug 19, 11:00am -
  • How to Perform Beehive Inspections
    A good beehive inspection will let you know how your bees are doing. Honey bees are very competent and can take care of themselves for the most part. Taking a peep into the hive will make sure that they are healthy and don’t need any outside help f…
    - 21 Aug 19, 9:00am -

The Homesteading Hippy

  • newCan Chickens Eat Celery? Is it Safe?
    One of my favorite things about owning chickens is seeing how they react to new foods. People get tired of eating the same thing day in and day out, and you better believe that our chickens do too. Spicing up their menu with novel proteins or fresh f…
    - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Apples? Is it Safe?
    If you own chickens, do you let them live on just chicken feed, or do you take the time to feed them a variety of whole foods, too? If you do feed them whole foods, you should know that there are all kinds of things that chickens can eat, including m…
    - 1 day ago 28 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • 10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
    One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are out there. No matter what kind of chickens you need, there is guaranteed to be a breed or 10 for the job. More than this, there is certain to be a breed that strik…
    - 2 days ago 27 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Pineapple? Is it Safe?
    If you own chickens, you probably already know that they eat all kinds of things, including a huge variety of produce, fruits and vegetables alike. And though fruits and veggies are definitely natural, that doesn’t mean that they’re necessarily g…
    - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
    Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own food, and also as food for various species of livestock. Chickens are among the most varied and adventurous eaters that you’re likely to find on a…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Strawberries? Is it Safe?
    It’s hard to imagine any piece of fruit that is more perfect and more appealing than a ripe, juicy strawberry. Enjoyed all around the world and appearing in countless desserts, strawberries are one of the world’s most popular fruits. That’s all…
    - 5 days ago 24 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • So, Can You Freeze Pineapple?
    There is hardly anything more wonderful than a piece of perfectly ripe fruit. The only downside is you have such precious little time to enjoy it before it spoils…. but, if you freeze your fruit you’ll have many extra months in which to eat it. T…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Cucumbers? Is it Safe?
    There are days when it seems like there isn’t anything our chickens won’t eat. They’ll eat anything we can give them, everything they can catch in the yard, and every plant they can reach, including those perennials we worked so hard on. Oh wel…
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Can Chickens Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
    If you know anything at all about chickens, you know that their wild ancestors, the red jungle fowl, had a highly varied diet. Furthermore, our own chickens will eat all sorts of things if you let them free-range. The trick is that chickens can’t e…
    - 8 days ago 21 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
  • Do Raisins Go Bad? How Long Do They Last?
    Raisins are a staple food throughout North America and elsewhere in the world. Simple, wholesome, sweet, and as useful in recipes as they are as a standalone snack. Raisins have a lot going for them. Raisins also make for pretty good survival food, b…
    - 9 days ago 20 Mar 23, 2:00pm -

New Life On a Homestead

  • newCan you Can Milk? Is it Safe?
    Canning milk? It’s definitely a question that has crossed the minds of many DIY homesteaders. We all know that canning is an excellent way to store food and make sure it stays safe, but can we really can milk and other dairy products in jars at hom…
    - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • How Many Days Do Duck Eggs Need to Hatch
    Making the decision to expand your flock the old-fashioned way when you raise ducks is always an exciting time. Placing the viable eggs in an incubator or letting their diligent mother sit on them and try to hatch them, it is definitely going to be a…
    - 1 day ago 28 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can You Compost Onions?
    Composting is one of the single best things that you can do for your garden, or any other plants you take care of. It allows you to convert what would otherwise be kitchen, household and yard waste into extremely rich, nutritious soil that all plants…
    - 2 days ago 27 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, How Fast Can a Chicken Run?
    Have you ever wondered how fast a chicken can run? It does beg the question if you’ve ever watched them sprint across the yard in pursuit of a treat, or when chasing off a rival. It is always surprising because the usual, cautious waddling gait of…
    - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • Should I Be Adding Worms to My Compost Bin?
    If you are working on your own compost pile, you’re probably doing so because there is hardly anything better for nourishing the plants in your garden and elsewhere on your property. You also probably already know that your compost pile is actually…
    - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • 21 Black Chicken Breeds: All You Need to Know
    No matter what kind of chickens you want to buy for your first flock, or what special edition you want to make to your existing one, there is a limitless variety of these special birds out there. You can choose based on purpose, size, temperament and…
    - 5 days ago 24 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can Chickens Eat Dog Food?
    Chickens are certainly industrious eaters. Anytime they are awake and not confined they’ll be out pecking around, getting into things, and looking for that next tasty morsel. If you have an outside dog around, too, chances are you have probably not…
    - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 2:30pm -
  • So, Can Chickens Eat Lettuce?
    If there is one thing that all chicken owners know, it is that their birds generally love lush, leafy green vegetables. There is hardly a plant or a blade of grass that is safe from these enthusiastic eaters, including many plans that you wouldn’t…
    - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 2:30pm -

Homestead Honey

  • 70+ Best Storage Varieties for Root Cellaring
    Root cellaring is one of my favorite methods of food preservation. Once you have a root cellar, and have learned more about ideal conditions for root cellaring, the next step is to grow or source fruits and vegetables that will store well in a root c…
    - 73 days ago 15 Jan 23, 10:44pm -
  • How to Store Vegetables without a Root Cellar 
    Root cellaring is one of my favorite methods of food storage, so much so that we built a homestead root cellar on our Missouri homestead (and even wrote this eBook with instructions to teach you how to build one!). When we moved to Vermont and starte…
    - 73 days ago 15 Jan 23, 8:14pm -
  • Homestead To Do List – A month by month schedule
    Living a homesteading lifestyle, the rhythm of my year is an extension of the seasonal changes and activities of the homestead. Planting in spring, tending in summer, harvesting in fall, resting in winter. But while the agrarian calendar is rather fi…
    - 25 Dec 21, 10:27pm -
  • 14 Uses for Black Walnuts
    The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is a fantastic source of food and medicine. Unfortunately, too many people let these nuts go unused, frustrated by the mess they cause in their yard rather than appreciating all of the many uses for black walnuts…
    - 19 Dec 21, 4:13pm -
  • 10 Ways to Protect Plants from Frost and Extend Your Harvest
    Like many gardeners, when Autumn comes around I obsessively check my weather app for signs of frost or a hard freeze. I put a lot of work into growing a late summer and fall garden, and know that my future harvest depends on protecting plants from fr…
    - 28 Nov 21, 9:05pm -
  • Building Our Home: The Basement
    To tell the story of a simple basement I should backtrack to the beginning of our time here in Vermont. We moved here in August 2018 with a few plans in place: A beautiful rental house, a school we adored, and the knowledge that some close friends fr…
    - 19 Oct 21, 1:46pm -
  • The Best Apples for Hard Cider
    As we select fruit trees for our homestead orchard, I’m considering how we will actually use the fruit we grow. With apples, for instance, one of the primary ways we preserve and enjoy apples is making hard apple cider. So, as I research apple vari…
    - 15 Oct 21, 1:48pm -

Nifty Homestead

Tenth Acre Farm

  • What Do You See? How to Use the Power of Observation in Permaculture Site Design
    Observation is an essential first step in permaculture site design. Learn how to use this powerful tool for blending your goals with your land's ecology.The post What Do You See? How to Use the Power of Observation in Permaculture Site Design appear…
    - 51 days ago 6 Feb 23, 4:17pm -
  • Get Them What They’ll Love: 2022 Gift Guide for Permaculture Gardeners
    Whether they’re into vegetable gardens, fruit trees, food forests, or a little bit of everything, these thoughtful permaculture gardener gift collections are sure to make your favorite gardener–or yourself–happy!The post Get Them What They’l…
    - 18 Nov 21, 2:15pm -
  • How to Source Herbicide-Free Compost Soil
    Compost used to be the heart of organic gardening. Now, herbicide contamination is a major concern. Learn 5 questions to ask before buying compost soil.The post How to Source Herbicide-Free Compost Soil appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 15 Nov 21, 6:40pm -
  • Growing Community Against Steep Odds: A Community Garden Story
    Read about how one suburb created a community garden that demonstrates a permaculture response to land repair, community fellowship, and growing food.The post Growing Community Against Steep Odds: A Community Garden Story appeared first on Tenth Acr…
    - 4 Nov 21, 3:03pm -
  • How to Keep Persistent Herbicides Out of Your Compost Bin
    Compost can easily be contaminated with persistent herbicide which may harm your garden. Learn the cause and how to keep it out of your compost bin.The post How to Keep Persistent Herbicides Out of Your Compost Bin appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 2 Nov 21, 4:54pm -
  • Harvesting, Curing, and Storing Sweet Potatoes
    Follow this step-by-step guide to harvesting, curing, and storing sweet potatoes so you can have delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving Dinner.The post Harvesting, Curing, and Storing Sweet Potatoes appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 26 Oct 21, 8:25pm -
  • How to Garden in Raised Beds on Pavement
    Raised beds on pavement is a strategy for gardeners with limited growing space. Learn how to grow food on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.The post How to Garden in Raised Beds on Pavement appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 23 Sep 21, 1:55pm -
  • How to Have a Productive Fall Garden (in 5 Easy Steps)
    Would you like to have a high-yielding fall vegetable garden? Follow these five easy steps for a smooth transition from summer to fall.The post How to Have a Productive Fall Garden (in 5 Easy Steps) appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 18 Aug 21, 6:53pm -
  • When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting
    The beautiful weather of fall makes it perfect for extending the harvest and growing more food. This fall guide covers planting times for 17 popular crops.The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 27 Jul 20, 11:34am -
  • 6 Reasons to Grow Borage in the Permaculture Garden
    Borage is a useful herb with delightful blue-purple flowers. Here are six reasons to grow this cousin to comfrey in the permaculture garden.The post 6 Reasons to Grow Borage in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
    - 7 May 20, 5:37pm -

Rural Sprout