Seed saving is a very important part of your gardening life. Seeds are the foundation of your future gardens. Besides being vital to growing food every year, there are lots of reasons that gardeners are obsessed with seed saving. Saving seeds is less expensive than buying them. Individual seed packets are not very expensive, but, let’s be honest, gardeners never…
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When we sold our produce at market, I loved talking with my customers about our produce. One of the questions that was asked most frequently was whether we sold heirloom or hybrid tomatoes. It always sparked a conversation about what heirloom tomatoes are and how they are different from other types of tomatoes. First I just want to be clear…
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Instagram is one of my favorite social media platforms because you get to see a glimpse into the real life of homesteaders. From the joys of new birth to unbelievable home canned pantries, there’s so much inspiration for homesteaders on Instagram. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite homesteaders who share pictures and stories from their farms and ranches. Of…
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Garden Gem is a fairly new hybrid tomato variety that was developed at the University of Florida. The research team at Florida set out to create a commercial type tomato that actually tastes good. Through extensive testing and breeding, they created what they called the perfect tomato. But wait a sec…what does ‘commercial type tomato’ mean? Commercial Tomatoes Commercial type…
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As part of my journey to homesteading, I’m focusing on ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle without feeling frustrated about the changes. Since old habits are hard to break, I know I’ve got to take baby steps if I really want to succeed. Luckily, I’ve found that simple changes can make a big difference. Reduce My favorite way to reduce…
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