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’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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Homemade fish emulsion is a great way to upcycle fish scraps—or your whole catch—to make a potent fish fertilizer for plants. Image by ckaras from Pixabay How to Make Fish Emulsion Fertilizer Fish emulsion is a good fertilizer for lots of garden vegetables—and other plants too. It has an N-P-K ratio of about 5-2-2, plus the added bonus of micronutrients.
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When I think “winter,” I think of lush, green garden beds. Surprised? Then let’s talk about how to grow mustard greens in cold weather. How to Grow Mustard Greens (With Recipe) When I think winter, I think of lush, green garden beds. I know that might come as a surprise to some of you, but my garden is full of
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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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Composting meat, dairy, bones, bread, oils—even human waste!—turns it into black gold for your garden! Here’s how to compost it safely. Image by achirathep from Pixabay Composting Meat, Dairy, Bones, and Human Waste! When I tell people about composting meat, dairy, bones, bread, etc., I often get the immediate “but you CAN’T!” reaction from normal people who follow all the
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Do you want to grow a green that is loaded with beneficial omega-3s normally found in fish oil? Dare to grow purslane on purpose! Image by WikimediaImages from Pixabay Common Purslane: The Omega-3 You Can Grow for Free! (With Recipe) I was at the farmers market a few years ago checking out the seasonal greens. I noticed a lovely display
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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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