Craftsy folks frequently share a do-it-yourself ethic. While it’s always easier just to buy cheap, pretty yarn at the craft store, some (particularly homesteaders) prefer to create their own dyes. In fact, if you own sheep or other fiber animals, this may be a logical next step to adding value to your products. You can…
Tag: Fruit
How to Prune Blackberries
A step-by-step guide to keeping blackberry plants strong, healthy, and productive.
Eat Your Colors: Blue and White, Plus Menu Tips
The second of a two-part series on the benefits of eating the rainbow.
What is Permaculture?
Just the basics on this comprehensive approach to sustainable living.
Eat Your Colors: Red, Orange, and Green
The first of a two-part series on the benefits of eating the rainbow.
The Attack of the Squash Bugs
Winning the war on squash bugs is not easy—here are a few tips to help.
3 Reasons to Mulch Your Garden
Organic gardeners have many good reasons to use mulch besides aesthetics. We’ll give you three.
Food Preservation
Preserving the food we grow at home or buy in bulk from a local farmer can seem daunting to the beginner. We know that food safety is important, but how do we achieve it? This food preservation site from K-State has the answers. Many resources have been combined into one convenient location. Learn more about:…
Veggie Wash
Homegrown vegetables are good for you, but they are frequently dirty. Veggie Wash is an all-natural cleaning spray that seems to do a good job getting the produce clean and ready to eat. For things like tomatoes, apples, and peaches, just spray the fruit and rub it clean under running water. For berries and lettuce,…
Keeping a Garden Journal
Gardening season is finally upon us! If you’re like most gardeners, you are looking forward to planting seeds with the full expectation of making this the best gardening year yet. While much of gardening comes down to experience, diligence, and creativity, having the right tools makes a big difference. One handy tool is the garden…
