As a homesteader raising turkeys and chickens and someone who’s always looking to simplify, I wondered … can turkeys and chickens live together? So, I did some research and learned all about the benefits, risks, and best practices for successful poultry management.
Read more →As a homesteader, learning when to plant my vegetable garden has been one of the most fun and rewarding parts of growing my own food on my own land. I’ve experimented and tried different things at different times, and the plan I’ve come up with is a year-long garden guide that includes the best time to plant vegetables month to month and season to season.
Read more →It’s no secret that I love fresh homegrown veggies in my recipes, which is what inspired my interest in learning what to plant in November, with the goal of keeping my garden producing all year. I was pleasantly surprised with the multitude of options I discovered — lots of leafy greens and other nutritious vegetables are perfect cold-hardy plants.
Read more →October is one of my favorite months to plant a garden because, once I’ve figured out what to plant in October, I have far fewer pests and weeds to contend with as I get started. I also love knowing that I’m going to reap the rewards of my October garden throughout the coldest months of the year when fresh, local produce is often scarce.
Read more →Learning what to plant in September has transformed the way I garden. When the hottest months of the year start to wind down, I know just the right vegetables to plant in September to boost my end-of-year harvest and keep me supplied with fresh foods into the next year!
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