by Texas Homesteader ~
Planting a large galvanized water trough for beautiful landscaping around your home looks great! Plus it’s easy and can be done inexpensively too. But how do you plant such a large trough as a raised bed? I’m sharing some tips.
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 ~
A popular garden planting strategy often attributed to the native American Indians is the 3-Sisters Garden. It’s a symbiotic planting strategy.
Three different vegetables are planted together, each one benefitting the other and themselves too for a strong crop. Come see why.
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Biodegradable weed block for your planting rows in the garden? Yes it’s really a thing! And it degrades by the end of the season to just mix back into your soil. I’ve been able to source it for free using repurposed feed sacks.
by Texas Homesteader ~
As anyone who’s battled (and LOST) the war with Bermuda grass in their flower beds knows, it’s almost impossible to eliminate.
The underground rhizomes break easily, leaving the next generation of Bermuda-grass-misery ready to thwart your best efforts again and again. But I’ve found a solution!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Okra Fritters are chopped seasoned okra that’s been mixed, battered & fried to crispy deliciousness. It’s the perfect thing to make from all that excess garden okra.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Landscaping can really be expensive if you’re not careful. I’m always on the lookout for landscaping on the CHEAP, y’all.
I was looking to landscape a new porch extension, but I wanted it to be done as inexpensively as possible. It was surprisingly easy to do. Come see!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Here in NE Texas (zone 8) I typically plant heirloom seeds in my ‘Indoor Greenhouse’ in February and transplant those heirloom seedlings into my garden after the danger of frost has passed.
But when I place my tender seedlings in the garden I need to find a way to protect them from the wind. (and free-range chickens)
You know my battle cry: Use Whatcha Got, y’all! Check out this Homestead Hack.
