A&A Backyard
We are passionate about everything modern homesteading! We are constantly learning new techniques for gardening, homebrewing, home improvement, fiber arts, and anything else self-reliant. We would love to share our experiences with you!
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- Preparing for a Fall Harvest with Raised Garden Beds
In the dead heat of summer, I usually get super focused on keeping my garden alive to bear a summer harvest. Daily watering, fertilizing, fending off pests, and picking rip green beans and tomatoes keep you busy. However, now is the time to prepare your raised garden beds for a fall harvest, extending your growing season. I’ll share what I’m doing to… Read more: Preparing for a Fall Harvest with Raised Garden Beds - Palram Canopia Snap and Grow Greenhouse Review
As an Amazon Affliate, I may earn a small commission for any purchases made through links in this post. Learn more here. When I was searching for my first greenhouse kit, I had a limited budget for both time and money. I needed a greenhouse kit under a thousand dollars and that I could build over a weekend. The Palram Canopia Snap… Read more: Palram Canopia Snap and Grow Greenhouse Review - How to Make Your Own Homebrew Cider
If colonial Americans could brew their own cider without any knowledge of microorganisms or refrigeration, so can you. Making your own homebrew cider at home is insanely easy and a great way to get into home brewing. How do you home brew your own cider? You’ll need the materials from my post Everything You Need to Start Homebrewing, such as the fermenter,… Read more: How to Make Your Own Homebrew Cider - DIY Rain Barrel from an IBC Tote
This post may include affiliate links. Even here in the Pacific Northwest, rain can be scarce, especially during the summer. Last year, in 2021, we had several record-breaking heat waves and months without significant rainfall. During that time, our garden needed plenty of water to keep our veggies and flowers producing. However, water can be expensive if you are on a public… Read more: DIY Rain Barrel from an IBC Tote - What is No Dig Gardening?
“No Dig” gardening, also sometimes called “No Till” Gardening is a method of gardening currently growing in popularity. New gardeners may find this method an easy way to establish healthy, productive garden beds even in poor soil conditions. Here in the Puget Sound, we have soil called “glacial till.” This stuff is full of sand and rocks and water drains quickly back… Read more: What is No Dig Gardening?