That quality which makes a plant a weed is in the eye of the beholder. Where one person might see only an overgrown flower bed, another might see the makings of a decent salad. Frank down the street is probably tearing his hair out trying to get all ... Read More
9 Tips to Avoid the Summertime Prepping Slump
It's so easy for the hot, lazy days of summer to just sort of run into each other in a haze of heat and laziness. When my kids are out of school and there is no routine I tend to get lazy myself. Then the day arrives when it's time once again to ... Read More
Planning and Building a Bee-Friendly Backyard
Like most of you, I have a love/hate relationship with bees. I hate their stings, and thank goodness, no one in my family is allergic to them, but I love their role in nature, acting as the major pollinator. Without them, many different ... Read More
Learn from My Many Gardening Mistakes
Gardening is one of the top prepper skills needed for survival. Learning how to grow your own food is not something you want to do after a disaster has happened. I can speak from experience when I say there is a lot to learn and you will make a lot ... Read More
Gear up for gardening season
Over the years, I have to admit, we have spent more money on gardening than we have ever reaped in an actual harvest. We don't try to be spendy, trust me, but starting a garden from the dirt up can get expensive and buying high-quality garden gear ... Read More
Spring Gardening: 5 Common Sense Steps to Grow What You Eat
When spring fever hits, it is easy to want to plant everything you can think of in your garden, as soon as you are able to work the soil. If you are a new gardener, it is common to make this same mistake. Planning out your garden by season, as well ... Read More
7 Clever Ways to Earn Money If You Have a Green Thumb
I've checked and double checked, but neither of my thumbs are green. I wish they were because there's money to be made with those green thumbs. Over the years I've read gardening books, joined a permaculture club, and slaved over a Square Foot ... Read More
Here’s the Skinny On Saving Seeds
As summer begins rolling into autumn, it's time to get busy saving seeds from your summer harvest and learning how to save seeds. First, remember that HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies to seed viability after storage. In other words, just the ... Read More
It’s June! Mid to Late Summer Vegetable Gardening
Even the most avid gardeners have a bad year! Any number of things can keep you out of the garden in April and May, weather problems, work commitments, family problems . . . we've all been there. But don't give up on your summer vegetable garden just ... Read More
7 Things To Do Right Now To Get Ready For a Fabulous Summer Garden
Hold on to your hat! Spring and it's warmer cousin, summer, are just around the corner. Yes, even if you're looking out the window at piles of crystalline, white snow -- believe! One day soon, the days will lengthen and your summer garden will become ... Read More
