For years, I put garlic scapes in my homemade plant sprays to deter pests. But once I tasted them, YUM! These curly little things that shoot up from your hard neck garlic? They are, without question, one of the most prized harvests in my entire garden. The flavor is unlike anything you can find at a grocery store or restaurant. It’s a beautiful combination of garlic, green onion, and asparagus — milder than straight garlic, but with that unmistakable garlicky bite underneath.

If there’s one thing every thriving homestead garden has in common, it’s healthy soil. And one of the best ways to build rich, fertile soil naturally is through backyard composting. Compost transforms everyday waste like kitchen scraps, livestock manure, leaves, grass clippings, and garden debris into nutrient-rich organic matter that feeds your soil for years to come. Whether you’re growing vegetables, maintaining a flower garden, or improving pasture ground, learning how to

Chipmunks & Rabbits & Deer, Oh My! I can't tell you how many questions I get about keeping animals out of the kitchen garden. You guys are really stingy with your vegetables, and you don't want other animals eating them (fair). So let's get into my top ways to prevent animals from sneaking into your garden and stealing your fruits and veggies. Here are my suggestions for keeping animals out of your vegetable garden. The 1st Way to Keep Animals Out of the Garden Add a Physical