Starting plants in water is an easy, carefree way to multiply many types of trees, bushes, perennials, and even some annuals. Although some may take weeks to develop roots, it’s a simple...
Instead of running to the grocery store every time you need these 9 vegetables, look no further than your kitchen. Instead of tossing these into the composite bin, you can start growing! With just...
Whether you live in the country or urban setting, raising chickens can be a wonderful experience. They come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Their personalities are often larger than life and...
Ponds, much like lawns, are seriously underutilized. They are often wasted space, with dull mowed banks, perhaps with a only few lonely fish swimming in the depths. Ponds could, however, be a...
Purslane (Portulca oleracea), also known as Pigweed, Little Hogweed or Verdolagas, is cropping up everywhere in my cultivated areas right now. Instead of viewing it as a pesky weed though, I have...
It’s late summer and time to start thinking about planting for fall. Here are 15 crops you can start planting now for harvest this fall and into the spring: Arugula will rarely make it through...
Seed-borne disease of vegetable crops (such as black rot, tomato mosaic virus, scab, and more) can be reduced or eliminated simply by using a hot water seed treatment. Even if seed-borne disease is...
Note: You want a garden teaming with life. Ecological balance is key to successful organic gardening. Although these sprays are made from non-chemical ingredients, they will kill garden pests as well...
A mature mulberry tree can drop a multitude of berries. They are sweet, delicious, and have a lovely color (wear gloves!). One great way to preserve the harvest is to make some wine, here is how:...
Soil acidity is measured on a pH scale of 1 to 14. With 7.0 being neutral, everything below 7.0 is considered acidic and everything above is considered alkaline. Most garden plants thrive at a pH...