Category Archives: Garden

Gardening in Texas hardiness Zone 8a

Best Features For A Raised Garden Bed – And What To Avoid!

by Texas Homesteader ~  

Raised beds make gardening & harvesting so much easier with less gardening on your hands & knees. And that’s a good thing, I’m not getting any younger, y’all! 

But not all raised beds are created equal. The quality of some of those cheaper raised beds I see online concern me, they require reinforcing crossbars to anchor the sides of the bed. The metal on those beds is apparently so thin it cannot withstand soil being added. But gosh, isn’t that what a raised bed is for in the first place? 

Building a better raised bed - Hopkins Hidden Homestead. #TexasHomesteader

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Rising Prices, Rising Concerns: Reasons To Plant A Victory Garden In Uncertain Times

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

The news is pretty scary out there. The threat of food shortages abound from tariffs, recalls, food contaminations, chemicals, price spikes & more. What to do?

One simple answer to your family’s food security might be: Grow your OWN food! Even starting on a very small level can make a difference. Healthier food and YOU are in control! I’m sharing the easiest things for a beginner to start as well as quick tips to get started. 

Tariffs, pathogens, factory farm practices and chemicals make growing your own food more important. #TexasHomesteader

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What To Leave In Your Fall Garden To Provide For Wildlife All Winter Long

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You can embrace the beauty of autumn while still promoting biodiversity in your garden. When the gardening season comes to a close, there’s still a way your garden can provide… for wildlife!

It’s not what you add, but what you leave that provides so well for birds & beneficial insects when the cold wind blows. I’m sharing things you can leave in your garden to provide for wildlife and create vibrant biodiversity in your garden. 

Fall gardening - What to leave in your garden to provide for wildlife over winter. #TexasHomesteader

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Tips For Planting A Fall Garden To Extend The Growing Season

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Planting a fall garden is a rewarding way to extend your vegetable garden’s growing season. With cooler weather & fewer pests, it promises to be a more enjoyable experience as well.

You’ve enjoyed the spring garden, and you’ve harvested from your summer garden too. But you can extend your harvest more if you plan for and plant a fall garden! 

How and why to plant a Fall Garden - benefits, planting zones, raised bed recommendations, etc. #TexasHomesteader

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Creating a Vibrant Pollinator Garden: A Guide to Transforming Your Outdoor Space

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June is National Pollinators Month! Are you looking to add a splash of color and vibrancy to your outdoor space while also helping to support the essential work of pollinators? Look no further than creating a beautiful pollinator garden!

How to Plan and Plant a Pollinator Garden in your Own Yard. #TexasHomesteader

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Growing A Sustainable Garden: Easy Tips For Eco-Friendly Practices

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A sustainable garden is both rewarding and beneficial. I’m showing easy steps and practices for making your own thriving yet eco-friendly garden space. You can create a harmonious balance with nature right in your own yard!

Sustainable Garden tips and tricks - better garden and save money. #TexasHomesteader

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How & Why To Use Raised Beds In Your Garden. Make It Easy On Yourself!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Garden layouts are all different to suit each gardener. Some plant only in-ground, some use raised beds. Others plant in pots or containers. It’s all up to you!

I’m sharing some benefits of planting in raised beds as well as different things I use as raised beds and tips for planting them too! 

Vegetable garden planted in metal raised beds, galvanized cattle trough, black plastic cattle tubs. #TexasHomesteader

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