Everyone knows that compost is like black gold for your garden. Compost prevents soil erosion, it supplies your plants with necessary nutrients, it improves disease resistance and aids in water retention – the list goes on and on. But often, getting good compost can take a long time. Cold composting can take up to a…
Oh my goodness, Rural Sprout readers, I’m beyond excited to share this fun project with you – we’re going to make tea bombs. If you want to make your next cup of tea extra special or if you need a quick but impressive gift, tea bombs are just the ticket. As a tea-loving mom, I…
It’s tough being a new gardener. Or even an experienced gardener. There’s much to learn if you want a garden full of veggies instead of disappointment. And everyone has free advice for you because, of course, they figured all this stuff out ages ago. Or at least that’s how it sounds when they’re spouting advice…
Apple, cherry, plum, and other fruit trees are always a splendid addition to the edible landscape. Gorgeous in every season, fruit trees put out a mesmerizing display of fragrant blooms in spring and dramatic, fiery foliage colors in fall. And during the dog days of summer, they bear bushels and bushels of fruit, sweeter and…
