ByJen
Yes, sunflower petals are edible — raw, dried, or steeped into tea. Here’s what they taste like, which ones to avoid, and simple ways to use them from your garden.
ByJen
Ruth Stout’s no-work gardening method uses deep hay mulch — no tilling, no weeding, no watering. Here’s who she was and how to start her method this season.
ByJen
Before you make a trip to the garden center, check your kitchen. Honey, cinnamon, and willow water work just as well as store-bought rooting hormone for most plants.
ByJen
Ground cherries have been growing in Pennsylvania Dutch gardens since at least 1837 — and somehow most people have still never heard of them.
ByJen
Rose and honeysuckle are June’s two official birth flowers — and there’s far more to them than symbolism. Here’s what they mean, how to grow them, and what to do with them at home.
ByJen
Soap aloe (Aloe maculata) is one of the most forgiving succulents you can grow — even cold-climate gardeners can keep it as a container plant.
ByJen
The first time I tasted an alpine strawberry, I was completely caught off guard — the flavor hit me like something had been turned all the way up.
ByJen
Discover 15 essential tools for starting your homestead garden. Equip yourself for successful planting, weeding, and maintenance
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Did you know that sustainable gardening can reduce household waste by up to 30%? No joke! Welcome to the…
ByJen
Having the best gardening tools made all the difference when I first started my homesteading journey. There was nothing…
