When grocery store shelves are empty, food prices keep rising, or supply chains are disrupted, knowing how to grow your own food can provide a little more security and peace of mind. You don’t need a large homestead or acres of farmland to get started. Even a small backyard, a few raised garden beds, or … Read more
Starting seeds off-grid is one of the most satisfying ways to get your garden off to a strong start. It lets you grow the exact vegetables, herbs, and flowers you want—even if your garden is miles away from the nearest garden center. Living off-grid has taught me that a little planning goes a long way. … Read more
I started growing garlic several years ago, but honestly, I had no idea what garlic scapes even were. Worse yet, I didn’t realize I was supposed to remove them from the garlic plants. That probably explains why my garlic bulbs were always smaller than I expected. Once I finally learned to cut the scapes off, … Read more
Last year I decided to try growing my garlic in raised beds, and it ended up producing the best garlic I’ve ever grown. Now I can’t say for certain that the raised beds were the only reason, but they definitely helped. We had an unusually wet summer, and many gardeners in our area struggled with … Read more
