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How To Make a DIY Cold Frame From a Dollar Store Bin
Colder weather may be on its way, but that doesn’t mean you need to say goodbye to your garden! The use of cold frames allow you to extend the gardening season into the winter, which means more fresh, wholesome veggies for your family. What is a cold frame? A cold frame is an enclosed garden space used to extend the growing season in the early spring and late fall. The enclosure protects seedlings and crops from frost, cold, and snow while still letting in sunlight. Cold … [Read more...] about How To Make a DIY Cold Frame From a Dollar Store Bin
How to Grow Mint Plants Indoors
Mint (Mentha spp.) is an aromatic, perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. A vigorous grower and spreader, mint has enjoyed a long history of use in cuisine, traditional medicine, and aromatherapy. Its name is derived from a story in Greek Mythology. Minthe was a beautiful and lonely water nymph who fell in love with Hades, the god of the dead and king of the underworld. When his wife, Queen Persephone, discovered their affair, she transformed Minthe into a mint plant in revenge. … [Read more...] about How to Grow Mint Plants Indoors
5 Uses for Fall Leaves on the Homestead
Fall is finally here with it’s cool, crisp weather and pumpkin spice everything. The changing fall foliage is beautiful too, until it starts coating your lawn and needs to be dealt with. But wait! Don’t throw out those fall leaves, there are some great uses for them on your homestead that will help your garden and livestock through the long winter. Fall leaves are a great asset to your homestead, they can add rich nutrients to the garden and be a major source of entertainment as … [Read more...] about 5 Uses for Fall Leaves on the Homestead
Aloe Vera Gel: How To Harvest It and 20 Ways To Use It
Aloe is one of those plants just about everyone has around the house. And if you don’t have a few, you should. And if you have just one but would like some more, then learn how to grow brand new aloe plants from "pups". Take a closer look at the humble aloe vera plant. Aloe vera is one of the easiest succulents to grow. They are like the introverts of the succulent world, best left to their own devices and checked on once in a while to see if they need anything. I’m sure we’ve … [Read more...] about Aloe Vera Gel: How To Harvest It and 20 Ways To Use It
How To Make Leaf Mold: Turn Fallen Leaves Into Gardener’s Gold
As fall proceeds and leaves begin to flurry down, you may be wondering what to do with all the wind blown foliage. Many gardeners seem to view fallen leaves as a problem – something to be tidied up. But successful organic gardeners soon begin to see these dead leaves as a boon rather than as a bane to their existence. On our property, we try to make the most of this abundant natural resource. In this article, we will discuss how to make leaf mold. This is one great way to make the … [Read more...] about How To Make Leaf Mold: Turn Fallen Leaves Into Gardener’s Gold