Did you know lots of people are starting vegetable gardens this year? With grocery costs going through the roof, including fresh fruits and vegetables, a garden is our household's major priority this year. While we always have had a garden, I think of going all out and making it much larger. While we have a bit over a half-acre yard, most of it isn't usable (drainage area), so … [Read more...] about Starter Vegetable Gardens Book Review
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Field Guide to Outside Style Book Review
As a homeowner, I found it is sometimes hard finding my outside style. While we purchased a house that had a great deal of curb appeal, it has mostly been keeping up with what they planted. We have a gorgeous Japanese maple, but some other plants were not so impressive or great for the environment. Over time, we have slowly been trying to put in things we want, but figuring out … [Read more...] about Field Guide to Outside Style Book Review
How to Become a Gardener Book Review
Do you consider yourself a gardener? Even though I have been gardening for years, I still consider myself an amateur. There are so many things to learn, and with our current property, we have unique gardening challenges. I am always happy to look at books of various experience levels regarding gardening, and it feels like I can always pick up something new from others' … [Read more...] about How to Become a Gardener Book Review
The First-Time Homesteader Book Review
Have you ever considered having your homestead or being a homesteader? While I'm unsure if we will ever be self-sufficient, my husband and I have considered having our small homestead, mainly in the form of having chickens, a garden, and maybe our little farm to sustain our small family. That being said, we have no clue how things will go when we get there, but we are the sort … [Read more...] about The First-Time Homesteader Book Review
The Vegetable Gardening Book Review
Are you considering vegetable gardening in your own backyard? As someone who has been gardening for a handful of years (mostly in pots and a small part of our yard), I can say it can sometimes be quite overwhelming. When I first started, it was mostly trial and error, learning some things from books and various websites. I can say without a doubt that having reference guides … [Read more...] about The Vegetable Gardening Book Review