Tomatoes and peppers are a couple of the easiest plants to grow, and they are a great choice for starting indoors. Sometimes the seeds take a little longer to germinate than other seeds, but the reward at harvesting season is well worth the wait for germination. Check out my post and video to learn how […]
DIY Indoor Growing Stand with Lights
Build a customer indoor growing stand for seed starting and indoor gardening using simple and inexpensive materials available at your local hardware store. The platform is fully expandable and customizable to suit your growing needs and can be adjusted as seedlings and pants grow larger. A perfect afternoon project for the modern homesteader!
Soda Bottle Greenhouses
If you are like me, you are forgetful. And if you are forgetful, sometimes you forget to water the seedlings. And when you forget to water the seedlings, they die. So I was pretty excited when I experimented with making simple recycled soda bottle greenhouses to start seedlings in. You can use these to plant […]
Starting Heirloom Tomatoes from Seed
With spring officially in full swing, all I can think about is garden season. What do I want to change? What new vegetable do I want to try? How can I have a more productive garden and maximize space? These are all questions that start to cross my mind at this point. But, before anything […]
Seed Starting: Tomatoes and Peppers
It’s time for some Tea Talk In The Garden! So excited to see you again. While I’d like to be drinking iced tea, my tea is still hot due to the persistent blustery and bitter weather lately. Sit down, grab yourself a cup and join in this monthly virtual letter exchange between Jen & myself. […]
9 Tips for Starting Your Seeds Indoor (and Avoid Common Mistakes)
Growing a gorgeous garden each year is every homesteader’s dream! Being able to grow an abundant variety of fresh vegetables and fruits to carry yourself and family through the winter is the goal for every growing season. How do you get the most out of each plant during their growing season? The answer is to […]
