Harvesting grass seed from your own lawn sounds like something 0.01 percent of Americans would ever consider doing. About that many people would even know how to harvest grass seed! Of course, there is much more to this process than meets the eye. There are immense benefits to learning how to harvest grass seed. Not …
Turnips are tasty root vegetables that are easy and fast to grow. If you’ve planted turnips you may be wondering when is the best time to harvest them. The answer really depends on how you want to use the turnips. If you’re confused about when to harvest, don’t worry. This helpful guide will show you …
All types of lettuce have two things in common–their leaves are edible and they’re part of the daisy family. If you’re cultivating a self-sustaining lifestyle, you may want lettuce in your garden. The romaine variety is an excellent choice, thanks to its high nutrient value, short growth cycle, and hardiness in all kinds of weather. …
Kale is one of the most important vegetables for survivalist gardeners. This nutrition-packed superfood is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals to keep the body strong and healthy. One cup of raw kale contains 206% daily value of Vitamin A, 684% Vitamin K, and 134% Vitamin C. This guide breaks down all you need …
If you’re growing a vegetable garden to integrate nutritious, homegrown produce into your daily diet, red onions are a must! This popular onion variety is an essential ingredient in many culinary creations. It is easy to cultivate, harvest, and cook; you can use it for just about any dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. But …
For those interested in gardening, it’s important to know when to plant and harvest your plants. Things can get complicated, however, because different plants develop at different paces, and some are ready for harvesting earlier than others. Banana peppers are one of the tastiest vegetables you can incorporate into your garden. If you’re thinking about …
They say variety is the spice of life, and that’s true in survival gardening if you decide to mix in some habanero chili peppers with the rest of your produce! If your goal is to live independently, you might like making your own hot sauce, salsa, or jam, and growing habanero peppers is great for …
Who doesn’t love the subtly sweet taste of a freshly harvested honeydew melon? Knowing when and how to harvest your honeydew melon can be a challenge. You have to consider the feel of the melon against your hand, the aroma it exudes, where and when to cut it from the vine, and what kind of …