How to Plant garlic and onions
Learn how to plant garlic and onions, how to keep your soil virus free, best times to plant, how to grow larger onions and garlic, soil conditions, and companion planting for the best results.
Crop Extenders (high tunnel, frost cover, cold frames, etc.)
Crop extenders are an easy way to extend your growing season, both in the spring and fall. With cold weather crops, you may be able to grow year round. Learn different options and which will work best for you, including how much extra coverage by temperature degrees they give you.
Download the GuideComposting Series: Video #1
Compost is a great addition to your soil and plants, no matter if it’s in ground, container or raised bed gardening, all will benefit from great compost. In this lesson you’ll learn:
- How to start a backyard compost pile
- best sizes for compost piles
- where to place your compost pile
- the green and brown items (and what those mean)
- the DO NOT add to your compost pile list
- best practices for adding material to your pile
Composting Series: Video #2
In this lesson you’ll learn:
- what the different temperatures mean to the progress of your compost pile (aka how fast it will take to turn into compost based on the temperature range)
- when to turn your pile
- how to read your compost pile so you know when you need to turn it, water it, or add more material
Seed starting: Avoid these Common Mistakes (Part 1)
Learn how to start seeds indoors and most importantly how to avoid these common seed starting mistakes. I walk you how to start tomato seeds- we grow a year’s worth of tomatoes from just 18 plants I start indoors. I share the best containers to use (how to get them for free), what to know about seed starting in egg cartons, watering tips for best germination, and more.
How to Make Sure Your Seed Starts Grow Healthy (Part 2 )
Learn how to transplant seedlings from egg cartons, options for containers when transplanting, how to tell if they’re getting enough light, what to do if your seedlings are weak before it’s too late, best grow light practices, my hardening off schedules and why you must do it if you want your plants to survive.
Companion planting
Companion planting is a time honored gardening tradition that can naturally help lower disease, combat insects, and boost your plant’s growth. Learn the guidelines of companion planting, which plants are friendly with everyone and which ones are dreaded enemies, plus which herbs and flowers can act as natural pest deterrents, and creating a better environment all the way around for pollinating insects.
Download the GuideNatural Solutions to Common Problems in the Organic Garden
Learn about different natural herbicide and pesticide solutions for your home garden and edibles as well as other natural solutions to common problems in the garden.
Download the GuidePermaculture on the Homestead (Carolyn and Josh from Homesteading Family)
Learn what permaculture is and the 12 permaculture design principles you need to know and how to apply it to your homestead and garden now.
Get the Permaculture Action Guide