How To Prune A Jade To Get A Big Bushy Plant (With Photos!)
Jade are one of the quintessential succulent house plants that almost everyone can recognize and most plant lovers to keep in their home. Not yet got your own Jade plant? …
Jade are one of the quintessential succulent house plants that almost everyone can recognize and most plant lovers to keep in their home. Not yet got your own Jade plant? …
You’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is switchel anyway?” It’s only the best drink option to beat the crazy summer heat! If you’ve ever read the Little House …
Backyard chicken keeping is all the rage these days. If you’re thinking about raising a flock of chickens, you’ll need all the facts, and there are plenty of things no …
Every summer zucchinis take control of the garden, some growing large enough to give more then 15 cups of grated green pulp per fruit! Even though zucchini is commonly treated …
Around your apple trees, you will find a range of apples that fall onto the ground. But even when they have fallen from the tree, there are still a number …
Making natural pectin from unripe windfall apples is a great way to avoid waste. Have you ever thought it a shame that all those unripe apples fall from your trees …
Comfrey is one of the most useful plants that you can grow in an organic garden. In this article, we will discuss why growing comfrey is a good idea and …
The thyme is taking over the herb garden. There comes the point in every summer where my thyme plants reach critical mass. They become a conquering force encroaching on bordering …
There is a definite art to growing grapes, just ask any viticulturist. Of course, hands-on experience will mean all the world to you and the health of your grapes. So, …
After the popularity of our previous article sharing some of the most useful and creative ideas for upcycling a 5 gallon plastic bucket in your home and garden, we’ve now …
A nutritious and healthy source of fat is vital food and energy for everyone. And it is extremely important for all self-reliant homesteaders who raise and butcher animals to acquire …
For many of us, the first time we heard of a shrub outside of the garden center was on a cocktail menu. For me specifically, it was a drink at …
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When tomatoes are ripe and in season – make salsa! You already know that tomatoes are good for you – they are one …
A 5 gallon bucket is an incredibly useful thing to have around your garden, home or homestead. There are hundreds of different ways to make use of one. So, whether …
Chickens are simple creatures, but they still have basic needs, and a dust bath is one of them! Why do chickens need a dust bath? All chickens get clean by …
I don’t know about you, but I love the crispy snap of a good pickle. Be it cucumber, green bean, or carrot, you just can’t beat that satisfying vinegary crunch. …
Drying fresh herbs at home has many benefits, and it’s so easy there’s really no reason not to! Drying your own herbs is certainly more cost effective than buying them …
If you are new to greenhouse gardening you may not have experienced issues with growing tomatoes. However, if you grow these plants long enough indoors you are sure to experience …
Indoor trees can change the tone of a room. Suddenly your living room is boho with a jungle feel. For the gardener, growing trees indoors may have nothing to do …
Although it may seem strange, and it certainly is a departure from conventional growing, many gardeners are embracing an interesting way of growing tomatoes… … upside down! This container method …
There is nothing quite like biting into a deliciously fresh and homegrown tomato. Tomatoes are a staple in almost all edible gardens and for good reason. Keeping your tomato plants …
If you’ve ever tried to hard cook then peel farm fresh eggs, you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. The egg white sticks stubbornly to the shell and …
When you grow your own produce, it’s sometimes difficult to determine how much to plan for. There are dozens of factors that can affect production, and you might find yourself …
Nasturtiums are an extremely useful and attractive flowering plant that deserve a space in every garden. This is the common name for Tropaeolum – the only genus in the plant …