Category Archives: Garden

Gardening in Texas hardiness Zone 8a

Planting Seeds in Milk Jugs To Get A Jump On The Season!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Did you know you can make your own mini greenhouse to plant & grow seeds using a plain ole milk jug?

The milk jug offers a warm moist growing environment and protection from the elements for your tender seedlings. Grab some milk jugs & get a jump on the gardening season! 

milk jug garden planting seeds in winter and seedlings. #TexasHomesteader

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All Our Best How-To Garden Posts, Tips & Tricks In One Place!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Spring is drawing near. We’re all ready to get in our gardens, with dreams of lush growing vegetables dancing in our heads.

So I’m sharing this garden roundup post to offer insight into garden planning, raised beds, edible landscape, saving money in your garden and more. 

Best Gardening Tips and tricks to make gardening easier - Garden basket Produce fresh vegetables Harvest #TexasHomesteader

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April Vegetable Garden Update: New Raised Bed, Late Start, Seeds etc.

By Texas Homesteader ~ 

Between family illness, weather woes & garden changes I’ve gotten off to a slow start in the garden this season. But there are some very exciting gardening things I’ve enjoyed as well.

Let’s stroll through my NE Texas Homestead garden and see what’s going on…

My zone 8 vegetable garden is off to a slow start, and some plants succumbed to the February winter storm. But there are many successes as well. Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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