Learn how to find your gardening zone and frost dates for a thriving garden. Understand your growing season and choose the best plants for your climate.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
When I first started growing broccoli, I couldn’t believe how big each plant got and how much space this crop took up in my garden! I had always just bought my broccoli from the store (often just the crowns), so I had no real concept of what an entire broccoli plant even looked like. So| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
At long last, the snow on the ground has almost all melted, the songbirds are chirping in the forest around us, the crocuses and daffodils have poked their heads out of the ground and there’s a distinct feeling of spring in the air. I LOVE this time of year. Full disclosure: I actually love every| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
The only thing I love more than our annual trip to the pumpkin patch each fall is being able to harvest pumpkins right from our own garden. Sugar Pie pumpkins, French heirlooms, Jack-O-Lanterns, white Luminas… there are so many varieties to choose from, and growing pumpkins at home allows you to grow types that you| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
Learn how to grow carrots from seed with this step-by-step guide. Discover optimal planting times, soil conditions, and care tips for fresh homegrown carrots.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
Learn how to start seeds indoors! Get tips on choosing the right seeds, soil, containers, and more to ensure strong, healthy seedlings for your garden.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
Learn how to grow peas from seed with this simple guide. Discover best planting times, soil conditions, and care tips for fresh, homegrown garden peas.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
Learn how to build an indoor grow light stand for indoors seed starting. This DIY project is cost-effective and perfect for beginners.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...
Learn how to grow tomatoes from seed. Discover the best practices for starting tomato seeds indoors, transplanting seedlings, and ensuring a plentiful harvest.| The House & Homestead - Helping you create, grow and live a good life... From...