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Master the art of gardening with this essential how-to guide! From preparing your soil and selecting the right plants to planting, watering, and maintaining your garden, explore a variety of tips and techniques for a flourishing green space. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, these resources will help you grow healthy plants and vegetables.
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Megan Austin | Ninnescah Homestead
If you are gardening on a budget, don't worry! You can still have an impressive harvest, even if you are trying to be thrifty. I've learned simple ways to use convert organic matter from my homestead to maximize plant growth, without the use of chemical fertilizers, and I'm going to show you! Keep reading if you want to learn cheap ways to add nitrogen to soil. Gardening On A Budget, Vegtable Garden, Banana Water, Nitrogen Fixation, Growing Pumpkins, Crop Rotation, Grasses Garden, Soil Testing, Organic Matter
Gardening On A Budget
Vegtable Garden
Banana Water
Nitrogen Fixation
Growing Pumpkins
Crop Rotation
Grasses Garden
Soil Testing
Organic Matter
Cheap ways to add nitrogen to soil
If you are gardening on a budget, don't worry! You can still have an impressive harvest, even if you are trying to be thrifty. I've learned simple ways to use convert organic matter from my homestead to maximize plant growth, without the use of chemical fertilizers, and I'm going to show you! Keep reading if you want to learn cheap ways to add nitrogen to soil.
the ultimate guide to planting potatoes in your garden and how to use them as an outdoor planter
How Potatoes Grow
How To Grow Potatoes
Soil For Potatoes
When To Plant Potatoes
Plant Potatoes From Potatoes
When Are Potatoes Ready To Harvest
Types Of Potatoes
Planting Potatoes
Seasoned Potatoes
Ultimate Guide to Planting Potatoes
Read along to learn how to grow potatoes, including soil preferences, finding the perfect amount of sunlight, water, and the ideal temperature. We’ll also discuss seed potatoes and how to properly plant, care for and harvest.
a garden filled with lots of different types of plants
Cheap ways to add nitrogen to soil
If you are gardening on a budget, don't worry! You can still have an impressive harvest, even if you are trying to be thrifty. I've learned simple ways to use convert organic matter from my homestead to maximize plant growth, without the use of chemical fertilizers, and I'm going to show you! Keep reading if you want to learn cheap ways to add nitrogen to soil.
a garden filled with lots of plants and flowers next to a wooden fence that says tips and tricks to growing tomatoes
Ninnescah Homestead
Tomatoes Plant
Natural Household Products
How To Make Compost
Homestead Life
Homesteading Ideas
Tomato Seedlings
Homesteading Diy
Tips and Tricks to Growing Tomatoes
To plant a tomato seedling, start by choosing a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is much deeper than the root ball of the seedling. Gently prune the bottom row or two of leaves and remove the seedling from its container, being careful not to damage the delicate roots. Place the seedling in the hole, allowing the top of the root ball to be several inches below the soil surface. When it comes to tomatoes, plant them deep!
a woman holding an egg carton with the words can you compost egg cartons?
Camping Fire Starters
Storing Eggs
Seed Starting Soil
Types Of Eggs
Compost Pile
Composting Process
Carton Design
Can you compost egg cartons?
Can you compost egg cartons? YES! Egg cartons are a good addition to your compost pile because they add fast nutrients to your compost! Composting egg cartons is also a great way to save money! I mean, let's be real, who doesn't love saving money?
fresh strawberries are in the water and ready to be washed into the ice bucket
Keep Berries Fresh Longer
How To Clean And Store Strawberries
Washing And Storing Strawberries
How To Wash And Store Berries
How To Properly Clean Strawberries
How To Store Strawberries
Cut Strawberries
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Cheesecake Tarts
Best Way to Store Fresh Strawberries
Have you ever struggled with your berries getting soft, mushy or maybe even moldy before you've had a chance to eat them all? I'm going to show you a way to extend the shelf life of strawberries so that you can enjoy them for up to 10 days or more.
seedlings in trays with labels on them that read benefits of growing from fresh pepper seeds
When To Plant Seeds
Self Sufficient Homestead
Types Of Peppers
Hot Pepper Seeds
Iron Skillet Recipes
Benefits of Growing From Fresh Pepper Seeds
Growing your own peppers comes with numerous benefits. You have control over the varieties you grow, ensuring you get the flavors you love, whether it's hot cayenne peppers or sweet bell peppers.
someone holding a pumpkin in their hands with the text how to grow pumpkins in zone 6
How To Grow Pumpkins
Grow Pumpkins
Pumpkin Harvest
Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
Best Pumpkin
How to Grow Pumpkins in Zone 6
Keep reading to learn how to grow pumpkins in zone 6! If you are hoping to have a really good pumpkin harvest this year, keep reading to learn my best tips!
a potted plant with flowers in it and the words diy pepper potting soil
Diy Potting Soil
Growing Peppers
Seed Starting Mix
Raising Backyard Chickens
DIY Potting Soil for Pepper Plants
YOU WILL NEED Garden Soil: Provides a solid base, rich in nutrients. Perlite: Keeps things airy and prevents soil compaction. Coconut Coir: Locks in moisture without drowning your plants. and...
the process of planting and using cedar mulch to grow plants in containers with text overlay that reads, pros & cons of cedar mulch
Garden Bark
Cedar Mulch
Tree Mulch
Strawberry Beds
Mulch Landscaping
Acre Homestead
The Pros and Cons of Cedar Mulch - Ninnescah Made
The Pros and Cons of Cedar Mulch - Ninnescah Made
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Seedlings Indoors
Guide to Starting Jalapeno Seeds Indoors
​In Zone 6, where the last frost date typically occurs in mid to late April, you should start pepper seeds indoors approximately 8-10 weeks before the expected last frost date.
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How To Grow Peas
Grow Peas
Tomato Problems
Tomato Harvest
Growing Peas
Big Tomato
Pea Plant
Growing Tomatoes In Containers
How to Preserve your Tomatoes
Knowing when a tomato is ready to be harvested is important to ensure optimal flavor and texture. Here are some signs to look for to determine if your tomatoes are ripe and ready to be picked!
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Mulch Around Raised Garden Beds
Mulch For Garden Beds
Vegetable Garden Mulch
Best Mulch For Vegetable Garden
Garden Raised Beds
Wood Mulch
What is the best type of mulch to use in your vegetable garden?
It is in your best practice to not use wood mulches in your vegetable gardens, unless it is as a walkway between your raised beds.
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Guide for Growing Tomatoes
How long do tomato seeds take to germinate is a question I here often. Tomato seeds take...
When To Harvest Spaghetti Squash Harvesting Spaghetti Squash, When To Pick Spaghetti Squash, When To Harvest Spaghetti Squash, Harvest Garden, Squash Seeds, Organic Vegetable Garden, Hobby Farm, Seed Saving, Summer Vegetable
Harvesting Spaghetti Squash
When To Pick Spaghetti Squash
When To Harvest Spaghetti Squash
Harvest Garden
Squash Seeds
Organic Vegetable Garden
Hobby Farm
Seed Saving
Summer Vegetable
When To Harvest Spaghetti Squash
It's important to harvest spaghetti squash at the right time, because if you pick it early it won't taste good. Here's everything you need to know about when and how to harvest spaghetti squash. These great gardening tips will help ensure your spaghetti squash is perfectly ripe and ready for harvest. Garden | Gardening Ideas | When to Harvest