Gardening Archives - The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama

Seed Germination Test – A How To

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mindie Leave a comment

If you garden, you are most likely a seed hoarder as well. If your not, give it time…. You will end up with a stash of seeds! How do I know? Over the years, I have collected a box full of partially used seed…

Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

Posted on April 18, 2018April 20, 2018 by Mindie 7 Comments

Summer is the season for outdoor living, but when mosquitoes ruin your relaxing backyard, what are you to do?!? Relax and turn to Nature! Take back your yard and your summer with these Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes! The power of plants is truly…

DIY Garden Hopscotch Path

Posted on February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Mindie 43 Comments

Be it a flower or a vegetable, gardens are a wonderful place to introduce children to growing plants and enjoying nature. Gardens should be a place that children feel welcome in and enjoy being a part of. Adding an easy to make and affordable DIY…

Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Posted on January 1, 2018January 21, 2018 by Mindie 21 Comments

We have partnered with Mary’s Heirloom Seeds, which is a “mom and pop” small business created out of a desire to help people become more sustainable and self-sufficient. Their customers know that they are always a simple phone call or email away. Mary’s Heirloom Seeds currently offer…

How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!

Posted on October 9, 2015August 31, 2018 by Mindie 8 Comments

A few years back, my mother gifted to me her old (aka missing pieces) pressure canner. After purchasing a few parts we had that bad boy back up and ready to go. I can honestly say I love that old piece of metal. It allows…

DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

Posted on March 20, 2015February 26, 2018 by Mindie 48 Comments

I love feeding the birds and the country kids love to sit at the window and watch them. I swear our back window is like a television to them. And with some of the programming on today, well I would rather they sat at the…

How To Peel Garlic Like A Pro!

Posted on January 27, 2015January 15, 2018 by Mindie 32 Comments

No one likes having their fingers smell like garlic, well at least I don’t! And no matter how much you wash, it just lingers…… like bad company who can’t take a hint that the party is over. So what can you do? How do you…

The Ins and Outs of Composting

Posted on June 3, 2014March 15, 2018 by Mindie 19 Comments

If you garden, you know how important it is to have the right stuff in your “dirt.” Plants take nutrients from the soil in order to grow. So how do you replace those lost nutrients? Compost!! Compost is recycled and decomposed organic material that can…

DIY Raised Garden Bed

Posted on February 11, 2014January 26, 2018 by Mindie 38 Comments

Gardening is a homesteading staple activity, but before you can start that garden, you have to be ready to plant. Let me tell you, there is a lot to do to get ready to plant. From seeds to compost it can quickly become overwhelming, so…