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  • Tomato Seeds on paper towels in the palm of a hand

    How I grow tomatoes from seed

    When planting tomato seeds, I make sure that they are in contact with the soil. I press them gently to make contact and sprinkle…

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  • Swiss chard plant

    Bringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red Malabar

    To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in the leaves and…

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  • A leafy area with pests on it's twigs

    19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them

    Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…

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  • New spring purple and yellow flowers growing

    Veggie Bites – Colour in my garden

    Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and…

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  • A small patch of Purple Crocus making their spring appearance

    Veggie Bites – Bulbs Growing

    But then I saw a large leaf of green poking up! I have bulbs growing and that is amazing. I am not sure what…

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  • The leaves of six herbs against a white background

    7 Best Kitchen Herbs for Cooking That You Can Grow Yourself

    Cooking with fresh herbs and spices does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can also have an indoor herb garden, especially if…

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  • Veggie Bites – Sage and Dragon Fruit

    A couple of weeks ago, I planted some of the white sage seeds that were sent to me from California. This zone nine sage…

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  • A square foot vegetable garden with companion flower

    What is Square Foot Gardening?

    Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according to their mature…

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  • A vegetable garden with tomatoes and cabbage, interspersed with many types of flowers

    Plants that Repel Insects and Pests

    Companion Plants that Repel Insect and Mammals Pests

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  • Dehydrated apricots emerging from an oven

    Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food

    Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We scoured our favorite homesteading sites to find the best recipes for the…

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  • A kitchen window sill with pots and plants

    Make the Most of Windowsills & Small Spaces

    Here’s a guide to making any windowsill or small space come alive with plants, herbs, and even flowers!

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  • Companion Plants For Tomatoes

    Some people believe in tomato companion plants and others think it is some old wives tale. Growing friendly plants together is said to help…

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  • Houseplants For South Facing Windows

    The bright natural light of southern exposure provides plenty of energy for hungry plants. But, you must remember that the glass of the window…

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