In this video, we test a simple cardboard garden hack to see if it can help insulate soil, suppress weeds, and retain heat during the cold months - using nothing but free cardboard and what we already had on our homestead.

This is a no-till, no-dig friendly method that many gardeners swear by, especially for:
• winter gardening
• early spring bed prep
• weed suppression
• soil protection
• moisture retention

We walk through how we use cardboard in our garden beds, what to watch out for, and whether this method actually makes sense for a small homestead or backyard garden.

No fancy tools.
No store-bought products.
Just simple, practical homesteading.

If you're trying to grow more food, spend less money, and work with nature instead of against it - you're in the right place.