by Texas Homesteader ~
Planting and harvesting from our vegetable garden each year is important to me. You too? Come see how our garden is faring in these hot, dry summer months.
Vegetable Garden Update: July Drought
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Category Archives: Garden
Tips To Keep Plants & Trees Watered During Drought Conditions
by Texas Homesteader ~
When the weather turns hot & dry it can be hard on your plants and trees. Especially trying to keep them properly watered. Here in NE Texas I employ many efforts to keep my plants and trees healthy when we slip into drought.
Vegetable Garden Update: June
by Texas Homesteader ~
A family illness kept me from starting my vegetable seeds inside earlier this year. So I had to actually plant seeds in the garden instead of seedlings. C’mon into my NE Texas garden, y’all. I’ll give you the tour!
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…
How To Make Homemade Seed Tape For Easier Garden Planting
by Texas Homesteader ~
I make Homemade Seed Tape quickly and easily using only a packet of seeds and common household items. Easy, fast and cheap! And it really speeds up garden planting too. Perfect seed spacing with no waste.
Where I Found The Best Raised Garden Bed – Make Gardening FUN Again!
by Texas Homesteader ~
The benefits of raised garden beds are many. The increased height makes it easier to harvest from your garden. And it’s easier to keep garden soil uncompacted & well balanced. Better soils make for a better harvest!
How To Make Your Own Fertile Soil Yourself For Garden Beds
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can make your own garden soil using natural methods such as Hügelkultur or lasagna sheet mulching styles. There are many benefits such as significantly reduced costs, easier maintenance, increased soil fertility & drought resistance. Don’t worry, it’s EASY!
How To Tell If A Watermelon Is Ripe – Look For These Clues!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Many gardeners or grocery shoppers wonder how to tell when a fresh watermelon is ripe. Luckily there are several indications to let you know when the time is right to pick or buy that perfectly-ripe, sweet, juicy watermelon.
