Grow Your Own Food

Are your cucumber leaves turning yellow? This is a common occurrence in backyard gardens and can be disheartening. You’ve been taking care of your plants, and then boom!  The leaves change out of nowhere and you’re left wondering if your plant is a goner or not. Those vibrant, green leaves are not just for show;

Knowing how to grow onions well and have them store for up to 9 months feels like a rite of passage for homesteaders, doesn’t it? There’s definitely an art to it, but once you crack the code, you feel like you want to shout it to the rooftops. Plus, if you’re wanting to live a

Adding some companion plants for tomatoes is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your tomato plants. Not only that, but picking the right plants could help deter pests and reduce the risk of disease, such as blight.  Alternatively, there are certain plants that aren’t friends with tomatoes and should be left in a

Utilizing zucchini companion plants is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your zucchini plant. Not only that, but picking the right plants could help deter pests like the awful squash vine borer! There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with that pest. Argh! Alternatively, there are certain plants that aren’t friends with

Have some old seeds lying around? You’re probably wondering if they are still good for planting or not. We’ve all been there! No one wants to wait around for dud seeds to fail when you’re following a seed-starting timeline. Not only is it disappointing, but as a zone 4A Minnesota gardener, our season is way

Vertical gardening is rapidly becoming a popular way to grow food and utilizing vertical garden kits makes it easier than ever! Vertical garden kits are a great solution for those living in an apartment or city lot who are short on gardening space. It’s also ideal for avid gardeners (like me!) who like to keep