Did you know all rose petals are edible? Though some are more fragrantly delicious than others. However, it’s important to note that the only rose petals you’ll want to ingest are from roses that have been organically grown, without the use of insecticides and/or fungicides. If that perfect bouquet of roses from the florist looks…
One of the great things about strawberries is that they are very easy to propagate. Buy one plant and it will usually produce several new plants over the course of the season. Most strawberry plants send out runners. These runners are spread out around each plant, and when they make contact with soil, they take…
Removing a tree stump makes for a great weekend project – outdoor exercise combined with a profound lesson on how different trees grow different roots. Does your tree have a taproot or fibrous roots? You may need to dig to find out. To remove small to medium-sized tree stumps, all you need is a set…
Growing your own potatoes is usually guaranteed to give you a plentiful harvest. However, there is one little thing that may get in the way of your harvesting plans – the Colorado potato beetle. Many home growers and commercial potato farmers find themselves facing an infestation of this pest. The Colorado potato beetle is the…
