Homesteading: Gardening Projects

Gardening projects of all kinds. Learn everything you need to prepare and plan a garden. Projects for raised garden beds, cold frames, greenhouses, container gardens, aquaponics, hydroponics and more.
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17 High-Calorie Foods for Bucket Gardening
Learn how to grow high-calorie foods in buckets, perfect for small spaces or urban gardening! This guide covers nutrient-dense crops like amaranth, avocados, beans, and butternut squash, all of which thrive in containers. Discover their sunlight, soil needs, and tips for maximizing your harvest. Whether you're prepping or just want fresh, energy-packed foods, bucket gardening is a simple solution for anyone. Start growing your own food today!
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How Many Plants Does It Take to Feed a Family for a Year?
Plan your garden to feed your family for a year with this guide! Learn how many plants you need for crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots, plus tips on preserving, succession planting, and adding fruit trees. Discover practical advice to grow a sustainable food supply, even in small spaces. Achieve food security and enjoy fresh, homegrown produce for your family!
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11 All-Natural Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden
Spraying poison on your food is far from ideal, especially if you want to keep your garden healthy and safe. Luckily, there are many all-natural and effective methods to control pests without using harmful chemicals. From companion planting to homemade pest repellents, these solutions protect your crops while keeping your garden eco-friendly and toxin-free. Learn how to naturally defend your garden against pests and grow with confidence.
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Growing Potatoes: 15 Methods
Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods in the kitchen, and they’re just as adaptable in the garden. With so many different ways to grow potatoes, there’s a method for every space and skill level. From traditional garden beds to containers and even vertical towers, potatoes can thrive in a variety of setups. Explore these 15 easy potato-growing methods and find the perfect one for your garden.
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DIY Raised Bed Garden Design
Want to start gardening the easy way? Build a 4x8 raised garden bed with this step-by-step guide! From cutting the wood to assembling the frame, reinforcing corners, and filling with nutrient-rich soil, this DIY project is perfect for beginners. Raised beds improve drainage, prevent soil compaction, and extend the growing season. Get your garden started today.
If you don’t have access to a fancy soil testing kit, don’t worry! You can still perform simple, at-home tests to assess your soil's composition and pH. These easy methods can give you a general idea of your soil's health, helping you make informed decisions about what amendments or fertilizers to add. Understanding your soil is crucial for growing healthy plants, and with a little effort, you can optimize your garden’s soil quality for better growth and productivity.
How To Test Soil The Way Pioneers Did
If you don’t have access to a fancy soil testing kit, don’t worry! You can still perform simple, at-home tests to assess your soil's composition and pH. These easy methods can give you a general idea of your soil's health, helping you make informed decisions about what amendments or fertilizers to add. Understanding your soil is crucial for growing healthy plants, and with a little effort, you can optimize your garden’s soil quality for better growth and productivity.
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How to Grow Your Food in Buckets
Bucket gardening makes it possible for someone with little or no space in their yards to grow fruits and vegetables, and high-yield practices like succession planting and companion planting can give you a huge harvest every season, even with only few buckets. Here's our guide on how to grow food in buckets.
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How to Grow Your Food in Buckets
Bucket gardening makes it possible for someone with little or no space in their yards to grow fruits and vegetables, and high-yield practices like succession planting and companion planting can give you a huge harvest every season, even with only few buckets. Here's our guide on how to grow food in buckets.
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How to Grow Your Food in Buckets
Bucket gardening makes it possible for someone with little or no space in their yards to grow fruits and vegetables, and high-yield practices like succession planting and companion planting can give you a huge harvest every season, even with only few buckets. Here's our guide on how to grow food in buckets.
10 container gardening ideas you have to try
10 Container Gardening Ideas You Have To Try
The great thing about container gardening is you can do it anywhere. Containers can be moved to follow seasonal sunlight changes, and they can be placed in an enclosure, on a porch, or a protected location to deal with hungry pests or bad weather. Plus, you can use pretty much anything as a container, as long as it can hold soil and you can poke holes in the bottom. Here are 10 container gardening ideas you might not have thought of.
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11 All-Natural Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden
Spraying poison on your food is far from ideal, especially if you want to keep your garden healthy and safe. Luckily, there are many all-natural and effective methods to control pests without using harmful chemicals. From companion planting to homemade pest repellents, these solutions protect your crops while keeping your garden eco-friendly and toxin-free. Learn how to naturally defend your garden against pests and grow with confidence.
two men are working in the garden together
DIY Raised Bed Garden Design
Want to start gardening the easy way? Build a 4x8 raised garden bed with this step-by-step guide! From cutting the wood to assembling the frame, reinforcing corners, and filling with nutrient-rich soil, this DIY project is perfect for beginners. Raised beds improve drainage, prevent soil compaction, and extend the growing season. Get your garden started today.
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15 Methods for Growing Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods in the kitchen, and they’re just as adaptable in the garden. With so many different ways to grow potatoes, there’s a method for every space and skill level. From traditional garden beds to containers and even vertical towers, potatoes can thrive in a variety of setups. Explore these 15 easy potato-growing methods and find the perfect one for your garden.
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Cheap Raised Bed Garden Design Idea
Raised bed gardens offer numerous benefits, including better soil control, improved drainage, and easier maintenance. Plus, they’re simple to build with just a few materials: some lumber for the frame, a mix of peat moss and compost for nutrient-rich soil, and a bit of your time. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers, raised beds can help you maximize your garden’s potential.
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15 Easy Ways To Boost Garden Harvests
Want a bigger garden harvest this year? Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, these 15 powerful tips will help you grow more food in less space! Learn how to choose high-yield plants, extend your growing season, use vertical gardening, mulch for moisture retention, and even attract pollinators for better fruit production. Get ready to enjoy a thriving, productive garden—no extra space required! Save this for your next planting season!