(Fun Fact: Stephen likes the taste of dirt.) Our health is directly affected by the health of our soil. In order for us to get the essential micro nutrients we need to stay healthy, we have to eat plants that…
Fruit & Nut Trees 101
With having the last name of Shade, I naturally love trees. Every homestead should have some trees. Planting trees needs to be one of your first and highest priorities when you buy your land, because it can take a few…
Where to Plant Your Garden
(Stephen used to play Magic The Gathering during lunch in Jr High School) Since there are so many options and moving a garden isn’t necessarily easy, choosing a place for your garden can be intimidating. The two biggest concerns when…
What Makes Plants Grow?
(Stephen’s favorite colors are dark green, fire orange, and plum purple) Plants are living organisms just like us. They need certain things to survive and if you manage these things properly your plants will thrive. Light Plants need light. …
How to Grow Your Own Food
I(Stephen doesn’t like olives or mushrooms, but will pretty much eat anything else.) The first time I planted a garden I lost some plants before they went into the ground, my tomatoes didn’t ripen before the winter frost, and I…