How To Grow Spinach Microgreens in 6 Easy Steps
Spinach microgreens are packed with nutrition and are tasty, too! Our in-depth growing guide explains how to grow them yourself. Join expert Rachel Garcia as she takes you through the easy steps.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rutabaga
The rutabaga plant looks like a giant yellowish-brown turnip, but these "swedes" are slightly different. They are sweeter than a turnip, can be cooked like a potato, and eaten raw in a salad. Kaleigh Brillon explains the growing tips and more.
How to Grow Tomatoes From Seed in 7 Simple Steps
Growing tomatoes from seed can be more of a challenge than if you buy starts from a local nursery or farm. It takes a bit longer, and quite a bit can go wrong if you do things incorrectly. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs walks through each step you'll need to follow in order to successfully grow tomatoes from seed.
Cabbage Varieties: 21 Different Types of Cabbage Cultivars
If you are planning on adding some cabbage to your garden this season, picking the right variety can be a challenge. There are many different types of cabbage you can choose from, so how do you pick? In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite types of cabbage to grow in your garden this season!
How To Grow Chive Microgreens in 5 Easy Steps
Chive microgreens are a flavor-packed powerhouse for your salads, soups, and more. Rachel Garcia explains how to grow them yourself at home and how easy it is to get more nutrients into your diet.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for the Pinon Tree
The pinon tree is a lovely pine species that produces delicious, edible pine nuts. It is native to the southern US and has been used as a staple food for centuries. Kelli Klein covers the ins and outs of growing this unusual nut tree.
Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Tomato Plants?
Trying to figure out if you should put some Epsom salt on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if Epsom salt is good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines the controversial topic of using Epsom salt when growing tomatoes.
17 Tips For Growing Great Zucchini in Your Garden
Looking to grow some great garden zucchini this season? Growing a healthy zucchini harvest is more of an art form than science. These fast growers are a garden favorite, but it's always important to maximize your yields, and there are several ways to do just that. In this article, homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs provides her top tips for growing great garden zucchini this season!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dioscorea Japonica
Dioscorea japonica is a fascinating species of Japanese mountain yam often referred to as yamaimo. This edible tuber is also considered a mountain medicine. Expert Sarah Jay explain its care and growing habits.
Fruit Tree Chill Hours: What Are They?
What are fruit tree chill hours, and why do they matter? We're explaining how chill hours work so you can plan your food forest!
10 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums With Vegetables
Are you considering growing nasturtiums with your vegetables this season, but aren't sure if you should? Not only can you grow them together, but there's actually benefits to doing so! In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs walks through 11 reasons to plant vegetables and nasturtiums together this season.
How to Cure Sweet Potatoes for Long-Term Storage
Properly curing sweet potatoes before you store them is critical. In this expert guide, we discuss your curing options to extend your sweet potato harvest.