The great thing about green beans is, you don't have to have a green thumb to be able to grow them. They are easy to grow, fairly hardy, and just about fool-proof! Just give them plenty of room, water, and sunlight and you're off to a great start. Here are some tips for growing green beans. Pole … [Read more...] about Tips for Growing Green Beans
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How To Live Off Grid| Podcast 42
Jaimie and her family live off grid and chronicle their adventures on An American Homestead.com and focus on being self-sufficient. Their only connection to the grid is through a phone line. They are able to get high speed internet through the phone line that is connected to and powered by … [Read more...] about How To Live Off Grid| Podcast 42
Plants to Grow in the Fall: Potatoes
Potatoes are a fun crop to grow at home because they are relatively simple to care for and children have a blast pulling up the plants to look at the potatoes during harvest time. Whether you live in the north or the south, fall can be a great time to plant potatoes. Southern growers will be able … [Read more...] about Plants to Grow in the Fall: Potatoes
How to Start Chives From Seed: Outdoor or Indoor Herb Gardening
One of the most popular herbs in my kitchen has to be chives. This relative of the onion has been used as a food for about 5,000 years in Asia, but chives didn't catch on in the West until the 1500s. Today, we use chives mostly in creamed dishes and soups, when making sauces, and especially with … [Read more...] about How to Start Chives From Seed: Outdoor or Indoor Herb Gardening
Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Improve Garden Soil
Your garden’s soil is the lifeblood of your garden. Wherever you live - whether you have gardened for years or are starting your first garden - your soil can use improvement. Growing plants, chemicals, and soil run-off can ruin the quality of your soil and strip it of nutrients. To combat this … [Read more...] about Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Improve Garden Soil