by Texas Homesteader ~
I needed a way to trick the birds away from eating my garden strawberries before I can harvest. This simple trick helps preserve the strawberries – I painted small rocks red to look like strawberries & fool the birds.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I make my own natural lavender-scented hand scrub using just 4 standard ingredients. It works wonderfully to scrub the dirt from my hands after a hard day of gardening while still being gentle on my hands. And it makes a perfect gift for any gardener as well.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Did you know you can easily grow your own luffa sponge (or some spell it loofah) in your own garden? They’re easy to grow, eco friendly and fully compostable. And so many uses too! Use them in the shower, in the kitchen, in an exfoliating soap and more!
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?
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.
by Texas Homesteader ~
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.
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Planting a tree can not only beautify your surroundings but also improve air quality, provide a habitat for wildlife and even potentially save you money on your electric bill.
We’ll walk you through the proper way to plant a tree: how to choose the best tree for your area, the proper ways to plant and how to care for the newly-planted tree afterward too.
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!
