Vermicomposting is worming its way onto farms everywhere. Here’s why you should fertilize with worm castings, and how to grow your own worm composting unit. Vermicomposting For The Homestead I’m always looking for new ways on the farm to reuse, recycle and repurpose, and there’s nothing I love more than an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste we produce. The other thing …Continue Reading
Soil Improvement
Make A Compost Bin Out Of Pallets
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Looking for a great weekend project that will not take your whole weekend? Have some yard cleanup to do anyway? Try this pallet compost bin we built out of repurposed pallets and zip ties. It takes less than an hour, and is actually a great compost bin, due to the way the pallets create structure to the pile, but also allow ventilation. Practically free, super fast to build, …Continue Reading
How To Make Compost
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We probably don't need to tell you the benefits of compost for your soil. With a few easy steps you can grow bigger healthier plants and save your scraps from being turned into garbage. Plus, composting gives you the opportunity to see exactly what is going into your fertilizer. So enrich your soil, plants, and life with some homemade compost. Find out how to make …Continue Reading
Soil Prep for Backyard Gardening [Chapter 4] Homestead Handbook
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Learn how to prep your soil for your optimal backyard gardening experience. Starting with the right soil is key for good healthy green vegetables, keep reading for all the details. This is Chapter 4 of 11 for the homesteader that wants to start growing all their vegetables themselves. …Continue Reading
Rotation Crop Farming – The Right Way to Produce Produce
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The satisfaction of eating food you grew on your own, in your own garden, is indescribable. There’s something basic and rewarding about producing your own produce - you know exactly where it came from, how it was grown, and what fertilizers and which pesticides were used. Plus they taste pretty damn good too. One way to make them taste even better? Rotation crop …Continue Reading
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