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Growing & Preservation on a backyard homestead

Equipment for the work at hand

Harvest Baskets, Drying Racks & Storage

Raised beds, irrigation and greenhouses — plus dehydrators, canning and mills that put the harvest away

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Know before you buy

Harvest Baskets, Drying Racks & Storage

Harvest baskets, drying racks and storage to make the most of every crop.

How do I store root crops?

Cool, dark and slightly humid - a crate in a cellar or garage works well.

Buying guide

How to grow more - and keep every bit of it

The biggest yield gains on a homestead garden come from two things: better soil in raised beds and steady watering. A simple drip system on a timer does more for your harvest than daily hand watering ever will.

Growing it is only half the job. A dehydrator, a vacuum sealer, a cider press or a grain mill turns a short glut of fruit, milk and honey into food on the shelf all winter, instead of a compost heap in September.

Drip, don't spray

Drip lines put water at the roots and cut water use by up to half compared with sprinklers.

Plan the pantry before the planting

Decide now whether a crop gets dried, canned or frozen - it changes how much you sow.

Stainless earns its price

Dehydrator trays, extractors and presses in stainless clean faster and survive season after season.

Common questions

How deep should a raised bed be?

12 in. suits most vegetables; go deeper for root crops or poor native soil.

What is the easiest way to start preserving?

A multi-tray dehydrator and a vacuum sealer handle most of a garden's surplus with no special skills.

Can I run drip irrigation from a rain barrel?

Yes, with a low-pressure kit and a filter. Gravity-fed systems work best on short runs.

Are greenhouses and preservation equipment covered by the warranty?

Yes, the 12-month warranty covers frames, motors and parts against defects.