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🌱 Homesteading the Texas way
Gardening, food preservation, cooking, chickens, and self-sufficient living in East Texas
Tips, recipes, and old-fashioned skills for modern homesteaders
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🌶️ Homemade Chili SeasoningSkip the little store-bought packets! This easy homemade chili seasoning is made with simple ...
08/19/2026

🌶️ Homemade Chili Seasoning

Skip the little store-bought packets! This easy homemade chili seasoning is made with simple pantry spices and gives chili, tacos, beans, soups, and more plenty of bold flavor. Make a batch and keep it ready in your spice cabinet!

Get the recipe here: https://texashomesteader.com/homemade-chili-seasoning/⁠

🍅 Meet the Pixie Stripe Tomato!Looking for a unique tomato to add to your garden? The Pixie Stripe Tomato produces beaut...
08/14/2026

🍅 Meet the Pixie Stripe Tomato!

Looking for a unique tomato to add to your garden? The Pixie Stripe Tomato produces beautiful soft-pink fruit with subtle striping and a mild, sweet flavor.

This indeterminate variety matures in about 75–80 days and is a great choice for slicing, sandwiches, fresh salads, or simply enjoying straight from the garden.

In my complete growing guide, I cover how to grow Pixie Stripe tomatoes, including planting, watering, fertilizing, trellising, harvesting, and more.

👉 Read the full guide: https://texashomesteader.com/pixie-stripe-tomato/

Have you ever grown Pixie Stripe tomatoes? Let me know in the comments!

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Thinking about growing your own oregano plant? It’s one of the easiest herbs you can grow—and once you have it, you’ll w...
08/07/2026

Thinking about growing your own oregano plant? It’s one of the easiest herbs you can grow—and once you have it, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without it!

Fresh oregano is packed with flavor, comes back year after year in many climates, and thrives in hot Texas summers with very little care. Whether you’re growing it in a garden bed, raised planter, or even a small pot on the patio, this hardy herb is a must-have for every homestead.

In my complete guide, you’ll learn:

🌱 How to plant and grow oregano
☀️ The best soil, sun, and watering tips
✂️ When and how to harvest for the strongest flavor
🫙 How to dry and freeze oregano for year-round use
🍕 Delicious recipes featuring fresh oregano
🐝 Companion planting tips and common problems to avoid

If you love growing your own food and herbs, don’t miss this one!

👉 https://texashomesteader.com/oregano-plant/

Do you grow oregano? Tell me your favorite way to use it—pizza, pasta, roasted veggies, or something else? 🌿🍕🧄

Grow More Flavor with Your Own Basil Plant! There’s nothing quite like stepping outside and snipping fresh basil for hom...
07/31/2026

Grow More Flavor with Your Own Basil Plant!

There’s nothing quite like stepping outside and snipping fresh basil for homemade pizza, pasta, pesto, or a garden-fresh salad. The best part? Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow—even if you’re just getting started!

In my latest guide, you’ll learn:
🌱 How to plant and grow basil
☀️ Tips for bigger, healthier plants
✂️ The right way to harvest for nonstop growth
🪴 Growing basil in containers or the garden
🍅 Companion planting ideas
🍴 Delicious ways to use your fresh harvest

If you’ve ever wanted an endless supply of fragrant basil right outside your door, this guide is for you!

Read it here: https://texashomesteader.com/basil-plant/

💬 Do you grow basil every year? What’s your favorite way to use it—homemade pesto, pizza, caprese salad, or something else? Let me know in the comments! 🌿❤️

Thinking about planting a fig tree? You might be surprised at how many amazing varieties grow well in Texas!Whether you’...
07/28/2026

Thinking about planting a fig tree? You might be surprised at how many amazing varieties grow well in Texas!

Whether you’re looking for sweet fresh-eating figs, heavy producers, or trees that can handle our Texas heat, this guide covers 20 of the best fig tree varieties along with everything you need to know to grow a healthy, productive tree.

Inside you’ll discover:

🌳 The best fig varieties for Texas
☀️ Planting and growing tips
💧 Watering, pruning, and fertilizing advice
🐦 Common problems and how to prevent them
🍃 Plus, an easy homemade Fig Leaf Syrup Recipe that transforms fresh fig leaves into a delicious vanilla-coconut flavored syrup perfect for pancakes, cocktails, iced tea, coffee, desserts, and more!

💡 Bonus tip: Don’t throw away those extra fig leaves! Simmering them on the stove fills your home with an incredible natural aroma that’s warm, fresh, and surprisingly relaxing.

👇 Read the complete guide here: https://texashomesteader.com/fig-tree-varieties/

🍈 Do you already have a fig tree? Tell us what variety you’re growing and your favorite way to enjoy fresh figs!

🥒 Skip the store-bought pickles and make your own crisp, tangy refrigerator pickles at home!If your garden is overflowin...
07/20/2026

🥒 Skip the store-bought pickles and make your own crisp, tangy refrigerator pickles at home!

If your garden is overflowing with cucumbers (or you found a great deal at the farmers market), this easy recipe is the perfect way to preserve that fresh-picked flavor—no canning equipment or water bath required!

✅ Ready in as little as 24 hours
✅ Extra crunchy and full of flavor
✅ Simple pantry ingredients
✅ Great for burgers, sandwiches, salads, or snacking straight from the jar

Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just getting started, you’ll love how quick and easy these homemade refrigerator pickles are.

🥒 Grab the full recipe here: https://texashomesteader.com/refrigerator-pickles-recipe/

Have you ever made refrigerator pickles? Tell me your favorite ingredients to add—garlic, dill, onions, jalapeños, or something unique? I’d love to hear your favorite combination!

🍅 Seeing black spots on the bottom of your tomatoes? Don’t panic!It might be blossom end rot—one of the most common prob...
07/02/2026

🍅 Seeing black spots on the bottom of your tomatoes? Don’t panic!

It might be blossom end rot—one of the most common problems in home gardens, especially during hot Texas summers. The good news? It’s usually preventable and fixable!

In our latest guide, you’ll learn:

🌱 What causes blossom end rot (it’s not a disease!)
💧 Why inconsistent watering is often the biggest culprit
🧑‍🌾 How calcium and soil health play a role
🍅 Which vegetables can also be affected
✅ Easy steps to prevent future problems and save your harvest

If you’ve ever picked what looked like a perfect tomato only to discover a black, sunken spot on the bottom, this guide is for you.

👉 Read the full article here: https://texashomesteader.com/blossom-end-rot/

Have you battled blossom end rot this year? Share your tips or photos in the comments—we’d love to hear what worked in your garden!

🌿🐞 COMING SOON TO TEXAS HOMESTEADER! 🐞🌿Introducing our NEW Texas Homesteader Garden Guard™ Extra-Strength Bug Spray!Afte...
06/21/2026

🌿🐞 COMING SOON TO TEXAS HOMESTEADER! 🐞🌿

Introducing our NEW Texas Homesteader Garden Guard™ Extra-Strength Bug Spray!

After dealing with aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, and other garden pests ourselves, we created a powerful plant-based formula made with:

✅ Neem Oil
✅ Peppermint Essential Oil
✅ Rosemary Essential Oil
✅ Liquid Castile Soap

Perfect for:
🍅 Tomatoes
🫑 Peppers
🥒 Cucumbers
🌿 Herbs
🌻 Flowers & More!

This extra-strength formula is designed to help protect your garden naturally while being safe for vegetables and herbs.

We’re putting the finishing touches on the packaging and can’t wait to share it with you!

👇 Would you use a natural garden bug spray like this in your garden? Let us know in the comments!

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