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Many gardeners believe that mulch is reserved for flower beds surrounding the home to increase curb appeal or for someone using the Back to Eden gardening method. In reality, mulch can be an incredible asset to any garden. Let’s talk about what mulch is and the benefits of mulch in the garden. Uses and Benefits of […]
We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the turn-out for the 2021 Homesteaders of America conference in Virginia this year! So much so that when nearly everyone who bought tickets all showed up on Friday morning, our volunteers couldn’t get attendees checked in fast enough before the first lectures of the morning began. This was unprecedented […]
Looking for some income ideas for your small farm? Ready to grow your homestead into a self-sufficient business? Need a creative spark to help you figure out how to earn some side income and add infrastructure or livestock to your homestead? We have put together the ULTIMATE Homestead Income Ideas Guide! Learn ways to make […]
Learn what to plant in December with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! No matter where you are gardening in America, be sure to read some of the tips for other growing regions in this guide. Even though your garden may be still churning out produce, you will need to take advantage of the […]
You may already know that backyard compost is the most valuable addition to any garden. You may also know that compost changes soil structure in the very best ways, converting your average garden soil into one that’s friable and fertile. Finished compost adds nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, making soil nutritionally rich. It acts as a […]
Learn what to plant in November with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! Many folks throughout the country have closed down their garden for the growing season and are turning more to indoor activities now that the weather has grown cold. The rest is a welcome break from the garden toil of the past […]
Learn what to plant in October with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! With October comes cooler temperatures and even the first frost in many areas of the United States of America. This means another gardening season is in the books. We can kick back and enjoy the literal fruits of our labor. If […]
Learn what to plant in September with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! The traditional gardening season is beginning to draw to a close for folks in the northern most reaches of America. Unless you have row cover, a hoophouse, or a greenhouse, frost will begin to threaten your garden in just a few […]
Learn what to plant in August with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! Many gardeners in the country begin to converge in their plans this month and turn their attention to the fall garden. Whether you’re in the deep south and planting another round of tomatoes or are in the northern reaches and tucking […]
Learn what to plant in July with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! It is HOT outside! As we are battling weeds & bugs in the garden and, hopefully, bringing in the harvest it’s hard to even think about fall. But, as hard as it may be to believe, it’s time to start thinking […]