(Natural News) A home garden is a must-have for any prepper. Even if you live in a small house or apartment, you can grow vegetables and herbs on a window sill or in containers like pots or buckets. With some planning, you can also turn your yard into an edible landscape before SHTF. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) […]

(Natural News) Having a garden on your homestead can help you save money. But you can save more by propagating herbs from cuttings instead of buying seeds. Learning how to propagate herbs can be very useful, especially if it’s hard to get or buy seeds in your area. You can either buy organic herbs from the […]

(Natural News) Like humans, plants in your home garden need the right nutrients to grow healthy. This is why it’s important to learn about secondary nutrients and how to prevent or address their deficiencies in plants. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) What are secondary nutrients? The primary nutrients for plants are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). […]

(Natural News) Prices at grocery stores continue to climb amid unrest across the globe. Fortunately, whether you live in an apartment or a homestead, growing your own food in a home garden can help you save a bit of money. Knowing how to make fertilizer at home can also help ensure that your crops grow […]

(Natural News) Composting at home is good for your garden, the soil, your crops and the planet. It is a great way to repurpose food waste and improve soil quality in your home garden. If you’re curious about composting, read on for tips on how to get started. (h/t to Milkwood.net) Composting refers to the process of actively feeding […]

(Natural News) Having a home garden is a must for preppers, especially if your goal is to be more self-sufficient. If you want to grow medicinal mushrooms in your garden, read on to learn more. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Before you decide which mushrooms to grow, take note that they require more hard work to grow compared to […]

(Natural News) Managing a homestead can be tiring, especially if you have a large garden. To make things easier for yourself when it’s time to water your plants, use an irrigation technique that suits your gardening needs. (h/t to TheGrowNetwork.com) Automated irrigation techniques Here are some automated irrigation techniques to try in your garden or […]

(Natural News) Starting a home garden may be difficult at first, but it’s a rewarding practice. Once you get the hang of things, you can eventually expect a good harvest if you use beneficial techniques, like crop rotation. This method offers many benefits, such as maintaining good garden soil health, preventing common plant diseases and […]

(Natural News) Home gardening may seem overwhelming, but these six tips can make your gardening journey a little easier. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalsite.com) Read on to learn how to make eggshell “pots” for your seedlings and how to make a DIY non-toxic weed killer for your home garden. Use eggshells to make seedling pots Save those eggshells […]

(Natural News) When you’re planning your first garden, things can be overwhelming. Once you get over the excitement of choosing which plants to grow and buying gardening tools, you need to make sure that your goals are attainable so you don’t waste your time and resources. (h/t to GardensThatMatter.com) There’s nothing wrong with setting big goals, but […]