This Week on the Homestead: May 29th, 2023
This time of year is busy, but full of waiting. The greenhouse is filled to the brim. Plants are going ...
Gardening With Kids: Dig in the Dirt Together
Gardening with kids is an excellent way to foster a love for nature, teach valuable life skills, and create lasting ...
Are Dahlias Perennials or Annuals?
Are dahlias perennials or annuals? Dahlias are generally considered to be tender perennials, meaning their lifespan can vary from an ...
Sweet Nathalie Dahlia
Sweet Nathalie Dahlia is a highly desirable variety of dahlia (and among the best cut flower dahlias). Its sought after ...
Sprouting Dahlia Tubers: The Complete Guide
One of the best things about Dahlias is the ability to quickly grow your stock by sprouting tubers and taking ...
The 13 Best Vegetables for Homestead Living
When planning the best vegetables for homestead life, there are several factors you should consider. These factors include, ease of ...
Growing Dahlias from Seed
Are you interested in growing dahlias from seed? I’m here to tell you it’s not only possible, but incredible fun ...
The 5 Best Flowers for a Cut Flower Garden
It can be overwhelming to choose the best flowers for a cut flower garden. They’re all so pretty! But after ...
Are Dahlias Deer Resistant? (And How to Protect Your Flowers)
Are you seeing all the beautiful dahlia tubers available and wondering, are dahlias deer resistant? I get it. I’m downright ...
Growing Strawberries in Colorado
When we first moved to our off-grid homestead – nestled among the Sangre de Cristo mountains at 8,000 feet – ...