It’s such a bummer when you’re juggling daily life and suddenly realize you might have missed the perfect harvest window in your garden. I know how frustrating it is to come home excited about picking fresh produce, only to find fruits overripe or vegetables too tough and starchy. Whether you’ve planted heirloom tomatoes that trace...
Fruits And Vegetables
Living off grid is a term coined by Nick Rosen, an environmentalist. It’s defined as being independent of systems like utilities and other types of conveniences. Some consider it to be a sort of exile from society, others view it as being a more environmentally positive action, and technically, both are correct.
People who live off grid often have vastly simplified lifestyles. Buying stuff, convenience, and overconsumption take a back seat to more simplistic living. Lots of DIY, self improvement, and producing the things you need yourself.
Living off grid has numerous benefits. Off grid families tend to have a lower environmental footprint due to producing energy from clean tech sources like solar, less consumerism, and producing more food themselves. People who live off grid also experience a ton of personal satisfaction for the work they put in and what they get out.
Living off grid reportedly reduces stress and anxiety and improves health overall. The physical labor involved with off grid living is better for you than sitting at a desk in an office, and the food you grow yourself is often substantially healthier than what you would find in a grocery store.
Families who live off grid don’t just live frugally but can also make a little bit of money at it. Selling extra eggs, produce, and other things can help turn your off grid lifestyle into a net financial positive.
It’s not easy to be a fully off grid individual or family, but there are steps you can take to get you started without cutting off the world and living alone in a remote cabin.
It’s such a bummer when you walk out to your vegetable patch only to find drooping foliage and mushy stems, signs that root rot has moved in. I know how frustrating it is—after all, watching tomatoes or zucchinis crumble underground feels like a personal defeat! But fear not: with some strategic steps, you can turn...
I can’t believe June is already here—fruit trees are bursting with life, and there’s so much to keep up with! At this point in the season, your orchard is a flurry of tender leaves, developing fruit, and busy pollinators. It’s such a bummer when you realize you’ve neglected one task—one stray weed or unnoticed pest...
Transplanting vegetable seedlings into the garden is a pivotal moment for any gardener, marking the transition from protected nursery beds to the unpredictable outdoor environment. As someone who’s eagerly nurtured tiny tomato and pepper seedlings under grow lights, I know how nerve-wracking it can be to move them outside—even on a seemingly perfect spring day,...
As a gardener who cherishes every berry-picking afternoon and apple-crisp recipe, I know the joy fruit trees bring to a landscape. Yet when fruit splatters across the ground, it can quickly turn that joy into frustration. Fallen fruit left unchecked invites a cascade of problems, from diseases and pests to volunteer seedlings that steal nutrients...
Gardening in June can feel like you’ve missed your window—especially when you walk through the neighborhood and see lush tomato vines already heavy with fruit. But I’m here to tell you that there’s still plenty of time! As an avid gardener who’s been scrambling to fill beds many a June, I’ve discovered that a variety...
Whether you’re short on garden space or simply love the flexibility of container gardening, growing vegetables in buckets is an absolute game-changer. I still remember the first time I tucked a handful of bright green lettuce seedlings into a five-gallon bucket on my tiny balcony—it felt like a small miracle to harvest fresh greens mere...
Growing tomatoes and peppers side by side is one of my favorite summer gardening adventures—nothing beats the thrill of harvesting a basket brimming with ripe, sun-warmed fruit for salsa night! Still, it can feel like a juggling act when tomatoes sprawl and peppers sulk, or when pests swoop in under cover of darkness. I know...
I’m thrilled you’re looking for plants that laugh at triple-digit temperatures! As someone who’s burned my fingers pulling wilted seedlings out of a blistering raised bed, I know how discouraging it is when your garden feels more like an oven than an oasis. In this article, we’ll explore fifteen sun-worshipping plants that hail from blazing...
Growing watermelons is one of my favorite summer adventures—there’s nothing like slicing into a sun-warmed fruit you’ve nurtured from seed to sweet, juicy harvest! But let me tell you, watermelon vines (Citrullus lanatus, native to Africa) can be surprisingly demanding. They’re not invasive, but they do need ample space and care to thrive. Make just...
It’s such a thrill to envision a sprawling patch of plump pumpkins glowing in autumn’s light, but getting there takes more than just planting seeds and hoping for the best! A truly bountiful pumpkin patch thrives on careful planning, consistent care, and a few well-timed interventions. Whether you’re aiming for pie pumpkins or record-breaking giants,...
Growing zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) can be incredibly rewarding—imagine plump, glossy fruits ready for salads, stir-fries, or those irresistible zucchini breads! But it’s such a bummer when your plants struggle, producing few fruits or becoming disease magnets. As someone who’s wrestled with wilted leaves, pollination woes, and voracious squash bugs, I’m excited to share the pitfalls...