Gardening and greenhouse growing are essential parts of off-grid living, providing fresh food, herbs, and year-round nourishment. With the right systems in place, even small or remote properties can produce reliable harvests.
This section focuses on off-grid gardening techniques, greenhouse growing, soil health, seed saving, season extension, and water-conscious practices. The goal is to grow food efficiently while working with natural cycles rather than relying on heavy inputs or grid power.
Whether you’re tending a small cabin garden or managing a greenhouse for extended growing seasons, these resources support sustainable, self-reliant food production.
Gardening This post shares how I approach planning and planting a homestead garden in a cooler climate, along with links to the methods I rely on year after year. I am so looking forward to getting out and do some gardening, it’s been a long winter with lots of cold and snow this year. On … Read more
Why Everyone Can Grow a Vegetable Garden Growing a vegetable garden doesn’t require acres of land, expensive equipment, or years of experience. Whether you live in an apartment, a suburban home, or on rural property, vegetable gardening is possible in more ways than most people realize. Vegetables can be grown in raised beds, containers, small … Read more
If you’re researching off-grid solar grow lights for a greenhouse, you’ll quickly discover there aren’t many good options available. I ran into the same problem while trying to start plants early in my off-grid greenhouse, where traditional electricity simply isn’t an option. I needed solar-powered grow lights that could handle both plant growth and general … Read more
I consider my greenhouse to be much more than just a structure in my backyard; it’s a crucial environment for cultivating plants year-round. The greenhouse roofing I choose has a significant impact on everything from temperature control to how much light my plants receive. In this post, I’ll explain why selecting the right greenhouse roof … Read more
Our Partially Underground Greenhouse Project For years, I’ve dreamed of having a partially underground greenhouse, and now it’s finally happening. This project has been in the planning stages for a long time, and watching it come to life beside our garden has been incredibly rewarding. We chose to build the greenhouse partially underground to help … Read more
Learn How to Extend Your Growing Season Learning how to extend your vegetable growing season can make the difference between a successful harvest and crops that never fully mature—especially in cooler or northern climates. Where I live, extending the growing season isn’t optional. Without some form of protection, many crops simply wouldn’t make it to … Read more
You can buy vegetable seeds from your local hardware store, feed store, or even the grocery store. But if you’re looking for organic or specialty seeds, it’s worth checking local growers and seed companies that focus on quality and sustainability. Choosing the right seeds at the start of the season plays a big role in … Read more
Starting an organic vegetable garden can feel overwhelming at first, but if you’re ready to dig into the soil and grow your own food, you really can do it. Organic gardening does take work, but it’s also incredibly rewarding and well worth every hour spent. Organic gardening isn’t about perfection — it’s about learning, improving … Read more
Vegetable garden layout plans are an important part of successful gardening. Putting your garden plan on paper before you start planting helps you decide what you will grow, where to plant, and how much space you’ll need. A little planning upfront can save time, prevent overcrowding, and lead to healthier plants and better harvests. Planning … Read more
Companion planting can dramatically increase the harvest from your vegetable garden — sometimes in ways that feel almost magical. By planting certain crops together, you can naturally improve plant health, reduce pest problems, and attract beneficial pollinators. Best of all, companion planting allows you to garden without relying on chemical pesticides, making it a perfect … Read more
