Backyard Homesteading

09/02/2024

🌱 Calling all fellow vegetable garden enthusiasts! Please invite your friends to follow this page🌱

February is the perfect time to kickstart your gardening journey, whether you're sowing seeds indoors or stepping out into the warmer outdoors. If you're eager to get your hands dirty, this article has got you covered with some helpful pointers on what veggies to start this month!

But hey, gardening is all about sharing wisdom and experiences, right? If you're a seasoned indoor gardener, why not spread the green love and drop some knowledge for those eager to dip their toes into the soil for the first time? Share your top tips on everything from container choices to watering routines – every little insight counts!

Need some inspiration? How about sharing where you snag your favorite containers or the ideal spot in your home where your seedlings thrive? Let's make it easy for everyone to get started on their green journey!

Let's get the conversation blooming! Mention you know who's been itching to dive into gardening. Together, let's cultivate as many green thumbs as we can this summer! 🌿💚

February is a great month to start getting your favorite vegetables winter sown, into containers, or even into the ground in warmer climates. In this article, gardening expert and former organic vegetable farmer Logan Hailey walks through 11 popular vegetables you can start planting this February in...

08/02/2024

What is on your list for February? This is a great time to service your garden tools if you haven't already prepared them for winter! Going through your regular tools and making sure they are ready for the upcoming season is one thing you can do in the slower time and make sure you are ready for the busy season. Clean, sharpen and oil them and you'll be ready to go! Maybe put some old newspaper (what's that) under your tools when cleaning them up to protect work surfaces.

If you leave your garden tools out and they build up rust, this is for you. Tool restoration is such an enjoyable process, the feeling you get when you resto...

26/10/2023

Check this out! I like this idea! On my list for spring!!

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How to Grow Potatoes in Soil Bags
Full guide in the first comment 💬👀

01/09/2023

Today is Salsa making day in my kitchen! I used tomatoes and peppers from my garden to make this amazing salsa.

Normally I use ‘Mrs. Wages’ salsa seasoning packets, but I decided I wanted to make my salsa from scratch without a seasoning packet. Now don’t get me wrong ‘Mrs. Wages’ salsa mix is really good, but I wanted to expand my skill set.

I’ve read scores of salsa recipes in books and online. I didn't see exactly what I wanted completely so this is what I've come up with! The good news is it passed my husband’s taste test :)

30/08/2023

Here's another post on preserving vegetables from your garden: Our family loves corn year round and prefer the method of blanching, then cutting off the kernels and putting in ziploc freezer bags, and freezing. We feel this method keeps the flavor better. Each person has their own favorite method!

When you finally get tired of eating fresh summer corn, freeze it.

29/08/2023

Here's a recipe we got attached to a few years ago. Homemade Peach Salsa! It's really good with corn chips, and not too difficult. Our family loves it!

Learn how to can fresh peach salsa and enjoy peaches with a bit of heat all year long. Grab this recipe and use with chips, fish, or with chicken tacos.

28/08/2023

Do you enjoy canning! Here's a recipe for Dilly Beans you might appreciate. These last a long time and have great flavor for those that like them...

Dilly beans are zesty pickled string beans flavored with dill, garlic, and spicy pepper flakes. Visit for the full recipe to preserve pickled dilly beans.

26/08/2023

It's that time of the year! What can beat a homegrown tomato sandwich? Just slather a good helping of mayo on two slices of bread, cut some nice thick slices of fresh tomato, add a little salt and pepper, plus your choice of any additional seasonings (like oregano or Italian seasoning), and your good to go! A little bacon and lettuce won't hurt. That is one of my favorite sandwiches of all time! It's hard to beat! Tell me about your favorite garden foods in the comments below!

24/08/2023

Here's a referral to a young baker testing the market in Lewis County, Washington. If you're in that area this Saturday, you might check it out!

HI there, do you love fresh home-made pies? Enjoy the experience of fresh home-made apple pies this Saturday at Jason James Inc., just off exit 59 on I-5 near Toledo. We will have 30 Fresh Apple Pies which will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Please like our page so you can receive notifications of the dates and locations we will be offering baked items for sale in Lewis County. You won't want to miss it!

18/08/2023

I love the taste (and smell) of smoked meat! Even thinking about it makes me hungry. Here a few ideas to get you thinking about economical ways to get that flavor into your meat. There's many options. I'll simply point out to use your best judgment and consider the effects of the heat on whatever material you use when building a smoker. Some materials could produce undesirable flavors or other unhealthy polutants when heated.

Smoking is a slow cooking method that has been used for generations. Smokers can get pricey, but with a bit of creativity, you can build your own DIY smoker.

18/08/2023

Do you have a flower garden? Here's some tips for arranging flower bouquets like a pro! If you have a large flower garden, there is potential for selling beautiful arrangements to family and friends. The possibilities are as high as the sky!

Learn how to arrange flowers and create a colorful, professional-looking bouquet with these flower-arranging techniques.

18/08/2023

Here's a backyard idea for you! Not everyone is going to bake their pizza in an oven like this, but I like to think about the ability to bake, even when the power goes out. It doesn't happen often at our house..., but, I do like to be self-sufficient and provide for myself at all times.

greeneyed May 3, 2018 Interiors Installing a wood fired pizza oven in our garden The pizza oven is possibly my most requested blog post of all time so I am excited to finally be able to share it with you. Many years ago I visited my friend’s sister’s house for a party – they served up pizza fr...

17/08/2023

https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/smart_gardener/how_water_wisely_summer

During long stretches of hot days with no rain, it’s tricky to figure out how and what to water. Our experts have some watering tips for your summer garden and containers. Know what you are watering weekly A general watering rule of thumb

16/08/2023

I love watching various bird varieties in my backyard. As the seasons change, so do birds activities. Here's some considerations for summer bird watching...

From the Summer 2021 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. Originally posted July 2013; updated May 2021. In the dog days of summer, birds seem to disappear—the dawn chorus wanes and an odd silence takes hold in woodlands. Many birds look bedraggled, no longer sporting their bright breedin

09/08/2023

Have you ever considered starting a perenial garden? This is plants that continue to yield year after year. Some may take a few years to get established, but here's a starting list of 10 perenial veggies. There's many more you can find online.

Do you wish you didn't have to replant every vegetable next year? Discover the best perennial vegetables that come back every year!

05/08/2023

I love this man's method of feeding his chickens. It may not be for everyone, but it's a great idea!

If you’d like to learn how to raise your own chickens and supply your own fresh eggs, we are hosting a 4-week class that starts March 7, 2023. We’ll teach yo...

05/08/2023

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02/08/2023

https://www.homesteadingwhereyouare.com/2022/02/03/benefits-of-raising-chickens/

Are you considering some backyard chickens? Here are some real-life benefits of raising chickens you should consider!