There are many types of vegetables that you can plant in a backyard garden. One type of vegetable you may want to plant to have as an ingredient when cooking is fresh broccoli. There are a few tips to learn if you want to grow big broccoli heads in your garden. The process to grow big broccoli … [Read more...]
How To Grow Apples Without Pesticides
September 25, 2015 By
Growing apples is a great way to have a fairly steady supply of fruit to have for food. Apples can also be used if you want to make your own apple cider. A large orchard is not needed as you can simply plant some trees in your backyard. You may also want to know how to grow apples without using any … [Read more...]
How To Build A Drip Irrigation System
August 18, 2015 By
There are many methods that are available to water flowers and crops on your property. Sprinklers will be one option and are great for a large area. However, a better method is to use a drip irrigation system that can be set up with a little planning and elbow grease. A drip irrigation system is … [Read more...]
20 Perennial Crops You Can Plant Once And Enjoy Forever
August 3, 2015 By
Do you have a flower garden with perennials that come back year after year? Perennials are plants that have flowers or produce fruits and vegetables. This means you can plant perennial crops to have for an assortment of food without having to replant every year. The best thing about perennial … [Read more...]
DIY Raised Garden Bed Irrigation For $100
July 19, 2015 By
Have you built raised garden beds on your property or think that you might want to? One detail that is important to keep in mind is how to irrigate the crops you have planted. You can easily use a garden hose, but a better solution may be preferred. Raised garden bed irrigation can be done for about … [Read more...]
3 Humane Ways To Keep Varmints Out Of Your Crops
July 17, 2015 By
Do you have crops growing in a garden or a specific area of your homestead? You may see that you are experiencing a problem with pests and varmints. It's really easy to keep bugs and insects away, but you may see you need to find humane ways to keep those varmints out of your crops. Trapping is … [Read more...]
How To Earn $140k Farming 1.5 Acres
July 16, 2015 By
Do you know that a successful farm does not need to be a property with tens of acres? You can farm on less than a two-acre area and make a whole lot of money. If you do all the right things, then you should easily earn $140k farming your land. The key to being able to earn $140k farming is proper … [Read more...]
9 Crops To Grow For Food Storage
May 24, 2015 By
Growing fruits and vegetables for food is an awesome way to be self sufficient. You may have a garden or use a variety of containers based on the size of your property. The best thing about growing plants to have for food is you will often have a choice of items to grow for food storage. One … [Read more...]