Does a compost pile destroy weed seeds? Or more specifically, does YOUR compost pile destroy weed seeds? We are regularly assured by composting experts that hot composting destroys seeds … yet I have some pumpkins that beg to differ. Those pumpkins grew as volunteers from a compost pile a few years ago. Granted, it wasn’t a regularly turned compost
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You’ve decided to start homesteading, and it’s time to dive into the rich world of growing your own food. Don’t get overwhelmed — get excited! Even if you don’t have any experience, The Grow Network can help you cultivate a thriving garden that puts home-grown food on your table. With our resources and blogs, a sustainable vegetable garden is possible. You’ll find topics that cover fertilizer and potting soil, composting bones, dairy, and human waste, and how nitrogen affects your soil. Check out the most recent posts and newest guides below.
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Organic matter is your #1 tool for growing healthier, more prolific plants! Learn why it’s so essential and how to manage it in your garden. Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Organic Matter Is the #1 Tool for Organic Growers Organic matter is absolute tops when it comes to the tools you can use to improve your
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Mother Nature’s Approach Imagine a deep, remote forest. Wildlife is abundant. Birds are singing. Mushrooms are growing on trees, and the forest floor is covered with fallen leaves of every color. You bend over and scoop up a handful of leaves to find incredible soil fertility in the form of dark, moist, healthy earth. Mother Nature is truly amazing—when left
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Planting fruit trees in fall has a lot of advantages over spring planting. Here’s why—and what you need to know to succeed. Image by こうこう きちでん from Pixabay Advantages of Planting Fruit Trees in Fall Until I started homesteading, I thought fruit trees had to be planted in spring because that’s when they went on sale at the big box
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Here are 15 simple and inexpensive natural fertilizer options to DIY using common household items—plus 5 recipes for homemade plant food. Image by Dominika karkika from Pixabay Homemade Natural Fertilizer—15 Simple and Inexpensive Options There was a time when people gardened because backyard produce was far better and cheaper than anything from the store. To tell the truth, it still
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You don’t need much to garden—just soil, seeds, and a few garden hand tools. Here are the 5 essential tools, plus tips on how to use them. Which garden hand tools do you really need? – Image by Ben Kerckx from Pixabay The 5 Essential Garden Hand Tools You don’t need much to garden. You don’t need a tiller, you
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What Is Homestead Permaculture?
Growing a sustainable vegetable garden requires a unique approach to agriculture called permaculture. This type of system strives to mimic patterns found in nature in a more controlled environment. The central tenets of permaculture include caring for the earth, allowing people access to the essentials they need, and taking only what you need to care for yourself and your family. You should always return any surplus to the earth, recycling waste products back in as well.
When you grow your own food through permaculture, you should strive to avoid damaging the natural ecosystem in your garden in any way. Instead, work with your environment and integrate your herbs, fruits, and vegetables as seamlessly as possible. Work with nature instead of against it!
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The Grow Network is here for you. Grow your own food, make your own medicine, and live self-sustainably with our advice and guidance on your side! When you’re ready to get started, browse products that can make your journey easier on our store today.
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