If one has an herb garden, they should also plan out other garden themes. Imagine having everything you needed to make soup. Just wander out to your kitchen garden or backyard, and harvest away for a dinner that is minutes fresh from the stockpot. Not having to go to a store and buy produce or… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: The Soup Garden
Category: Homesteading
When To Plant Seeds In Grow Zone 7a
Right now, on social media, you will see a lot of image posts like this: Or: And I will tell you this much: Be really wary of these images. For one, raised beds are not magical. They still freeze solid in winter. And yes, January is the dead of winter. Even my Kale is barely… Continue reading When To Plant Seeds In Grow Zone 7a
Most Asked Gardening Questions In 2025
I get asked gardening questions often. I love it when readers send me emails here. Or message me on Facebook about growing. If I have an answer, I will try to help you out. If not, well...then I will learn with you. And I can tell you...I will write about my learning. I take it… Continue reading Most Asked Gardening Questions In 2025
Favorite Posts of 2025
What were the most-read posts in 2025? I decided to break it down this year into three categories: Gardening, Recipes, and Tin Foil Hat Posts. Each category has the top 10 posts that were read this year. Gardening: Growing Garlic In Zone 8b Why Do Bell Peppers Have Babies Inside? My Favorite Herbs For Grow… Continue reading Favorite Posts of 2025
Coming In January: New Garden Posts All Month
As December winds down, and we passed the Winter Solstice yesterday, gardening is on my mind. Though we still have months of cold weather, it is time to plan, to dream. I have been spending December writing quite a few new posts about gardening, from planning specialized culinary gardens, to when to plant, and projects… Continue reading Coming In January: New Garden Posts All Month