GROW

Growing fruits and vegetables on the homestead

How to Test Seeds for Viability

I learned years ago how to test seeds for viability when I was gifted a bunch of outdated seed packets. Testing seeds to …

A backyard orchard was a key element on our "wish list" when we were shopping for a new homestead three years ago. We …

Do you want to expand your vegetable, herb or flower gardens but don't have a lot of cash to spend? Over the years I've …

I've been growing perennial flower and herb gardens for a number of years but it has only been in the last few years …

Our winters in Montana are long and cold so having access to fresh, homegrown greens is tough. I have plenty of …

Using row cover in a garden has many purposes and in our colder climate can make a big difference in length of the …

If there was ever a book I wish I'd read 15 years ago, it is this one: The Postage Stamp Vegetable Garden by Karen …

A number of years ago I had no idea what heirloom seeds were and had never heard of a hybrid seed. Throw in the terms …

One of the biggest challenges I face with early season gardening in our greenhouse is remembering to water the plants. …

Are you a gardener? Do you want to grow heirloom plants and save the seeds? Do you have heirloom seeds to share and …

I've been gardening for many years and until this year, never had a decent system to organize my seeds. I always used to …

I love harvesting potatoes. Of all the vegetables we grow in our garden, hands down I love to harvest potatoes the most. …