Which method do you use to winterize strawberry plants? Strawberry plants need some care even after the growing season is over. Why? Because strawberries create future buds at the end of the growing season. For this reason, it’s imperative to winterize strawberry plants from the freezing temperatures.Before winterizing, make sure the plants are dormant and ready. If …
There are many plants that aid weight loss! Isn’t that great news! If you’ve followed me for very long, you’ve read some of the ways I use plants, herbs and essential oils on our homestead. I’ve been researching some natural ways that plants aid weight loss and wanted to share them here for myself and …
Square Foot Garden Layout I’ve been organizing my seed collection, looking over seed catalogs and planning my spring garden layout. Last year, my husband and I decided to go with raised beds. For years, we would disc, till, fertilize and plant a row garden. Then we decided to fence in the garden area for …
Compact Indoor Garden A few month back I purchased a Miracle-Gro Aero Garden. I thought I’d try this compact indoor garden in the winter months. I broke it out of the box today and decided to log my progress. Maybe this will help someone else with compact spaces to garden indoors year round. This …
I’m preparing for a fall & winter garden our the homestead. So, I’ve compiled a list of 20 plants. This should work in most zones but you’ll want to check yours’ to be sure. I live in zone 5 where we have 4 seasons. I will be planting according to the Farmer’s Almanac gardening …
I have no luck with starting seeds inside. So I decided to try planting my seeds in a milk jug and using it as a cheap greenhouse. Here’s my quick and easy way to start seeds: 1 – Clean some empty milk jugs 2 – Cut all the way around just under the handle …