Starting a superfood garden is one of the most rewarding projects for any beginner gardener—imagine stepping outside to snip fresh greens and berries brimming with vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor! I know how daunting it can feel when you’re new to gardening and worried about pests or soil issues, but these thirteen superfoods are surprisingly resilient...
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.
There’s nothing quite as gratifying as harvesting a mountain of sweet potatoes from your own garden—and the best part is, with a few savvy techniques, you can keep that bounty coming year after year! As a gardener who’s watched those vibrant orange roots multiply in raised beds and containers, I know how empowering it feels...
There’s nothing quite as rewarding as pulling up a plump, vibrantly orange carrot that tastes like candy straight from the earth—it’s such a bummer when your carrots turn out woody or bland despite all the care! As someone who’s spent more than one sunrise coaxing carrots from stubborn clay and sandy soils alike, I know...
Strawberries are one of the most rewarding fruits to grow in the home garden—those sweet, juicy berries fresh off the plant are unbeatable! But it’s such a bummer when a misstep early on turns your patch into a flop of sickly leaves and sparse blooms. I know how disheartening it feels to eagerly watch for...
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury and infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to aches, pains, and even serious diseases. As a gardener who’s battled stubborn joint pain, I’ve found that nothing beats harvesting fresh veggies straight from the soil—packed with phytonutrients that help calm inflammation from the inside out!...
Every gardener hits a rough patch now and then—an unrelenting weed invasion, a plague of pests, or a season of disappointing harvests that makes you question whether all your effort is worth it. I know how frustrating it is to pour time and love into beds that refuse to flourish—watching seedlings wilt, browsing through bare...
Few things in the garden are as rewarding—and delicious—as growing heirloom tomatoes. Their captivating colors, diverse shapes, and rich flavors make them a must-have for any gardener, and there’s nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened Brandywine or Cherokee Purple grown in your own backyard. However, heirloom varieties can be a bit more demanding than...
There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a sweet, sun-kissed ear of homegrown corn—fresh, juicy, and brimming with summer flavor. Yet achieving a bountiful harvest requires more than just planting seeds and hoping for the best. I know how disheartening it can be to see your corn stalks struggle or fall victim to pests—it’s...
There’s nothing quite like the moment you lift a tiny seedling from its tray and set it into freshly turned garden soil. As a gardener who’s had both triumphant successes and frustrating failures (it’s such a bummer when tender plants wilt before they’ve even had a chance!), I understand the tension between planting too soon...
Spring is that exciting time when the garden bursts into life, and for me, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as nurturing a thriving carrot patch. Carrots, native to regions of Central Asia and cultivated worldwide for centuries, have a delicate charm and incredible versatility in the kitchen—yet, achieving a bountiful harvest can sometimes be challenging....
Spring is a time when every gardener dreams of abundant harvests, even in the smallest of spaces. As someone who revels in exploring creative, compact gardening solutions, I’ve discovered that container gardening is a wonderfully versatile way to grow a variety of vegetables. Not only does it allow you to transform balconies or patios into...
Spring is a magical time to rejuvenate your garden and prepare for a season full of growth, color, and vitality! As someone who’s always eager to explore nature’s remedies, I’ve discovered that diatomaceous earth (DE) is one of the best-kept secrets for organic pest management and soil improvement. This naturally occurring, silica-rich powder is made...