Living homemade and from scratch everyday
Here in northwest Louisiana, we have a very long growing season. On average, 236 frost free days. If you live in the colder zones, you might be green with envy. Given that there are so many frost free days, the fall planting season is pretty easy to calculate. However, there are other considerations besides frost. Here are some tips and tricks for gardening in the fall in the south.
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I have to admit, I struggle with the so-called “easy” to grow vegetables. Talk about a brown thumb. I mean, if you can’t grow even the simplest vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini and beans, then what can you grow? Is it a lost cause? I am here to tell you that all is not hopeless and there are plenty of other fruits and vegetables that you can grow that may perform better for you.
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One of the most rewarding parts of homesteading is learning about the many varieties and cultivars of fruits and vegetables you can grow. Rather than sticking with the standards you find at any grocery store, caring for and tasting so many new kinds is a pleasure! Fruit trees, like all perennials, and the occasional fruiting vines, are a great addition to a homestead, especially when looking to implement permaculture.
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Learn how to save seeds from kale! Saving seeds saves money and increases self sufficiency. Letting some of your plants go to seeds can be great for next year’s garden.
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I have read many different books on my journey to start homesteading and become more self sufficient. Many of them have pleasant graphics and pictures as well as helpful information all levels of homesteader.
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If you are like me, you might have a gaggle of animals running around already before you even start your homesteading journey. Unfortunately, at the moment, they are not little coworkers/helpers. My delightful little animals are the family pets, most acquired years ago before the dream even began. So what to do to keep your backyard edibles clear of pet influence?
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