All About Gardening
Our garden is truly the heart of our homestead, providing us with nearly all the vegetables we eat throughout the entire year and anchoring much of our seasonal rhythm. While gardening brings joy and deep satisfaction, it also comes with plenty of challenges—especially when you’re trying to feed a family from the ground up. That’s why I’m opening up and sharing nearly 20 years of hands-on, intensive gardening experience to help you grow a productive, nourishing garden of your own.
Seed Starting
Seed starting lets you take control from day one—choosing varieties, timing your planting, and growing vigorous, healthy plants from the ground up. It takes some planning and patience, but seeing those first sprouts is always worth it. After years of trial and error, I’m here to help you start seeds with confidence and ease.
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Fruit and Vegetables
A collection of individual guides for how to grow fruit and vegetables. You can find specifics like how to prepare the soil for blueberry plants, the best fertilizer for tomatoes, and my secrets for growing huge sweet potatoes.
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Setting up a New Garden
When setting up a new garden, it’s best to do it right first! Many considerations include fencing, irrigation, raised beds or in-ground beds, location, and plant spacing.
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Pests and Diseases
Every gardener deals with pests and diseases. It is a part of growing plants. However, there is no need to resort to potentially harmful chemicals. Natural pest and disease control is very effective! Your garden needs careful prevention, patience, and management to beat these problems naturally. I highly recommend reading how to use cover crops and starting with disease-resistant, open-pollination vegetable varieties.
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Planning Your Garden
Start planning by observing your space—sunlight, soil, and climate—to pick the right plants. Planning your garden layout with crop rotation and proper spacing helps everything thrive. Plan a seasonal planting schedule to stay organized and maximize your harvest.
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Fall and Winter Gardening
Grow food that matures for a fall and winter garden harvest. Even in cold areas, you can extend your season using cold-tolerant varieties, row covers, and tunnels.
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