Gardening

You may not know it, but many gardeners swear by Epsom salt as a secret weapon in their organic gardens. It is generally better to focus on restoring or maintaining …

If you are trying to go greener, you may already be aware that baking soda is a very useful thing to have in your home. It can be used to …

For many of us, the sight of a creepy-crawly bug in our beautiful garden stirs an age-old instinct – SQUASH IT. But wait! Before you pulverize that little critter, take …

Mint is aromatic and pleasantly intoxicating, with cooling/soothing menthol flavors which have both culinary and medicinal properties. Plus, it is a perennial herb that is easy to grow. Yet, it …

There are a number of reasons why you might wish to grow climbing plants and flowering vines. You might wish to add them to a wall or fence to improve …

Life can be busy. Most of us do not have the time to spend hours and hours in our gardens each week. But a garden can be low maintenance and …

Choosing perennials with long blooming periods won’t just bring welcome color to your garden. It will be great for pollinators and other wildlife too. And what’s good for the wildlife …

Chives are one of those herbs that is incredibly useful, both in the garden and in the kitchen. If you do not already have some space for them on your …

July is a wonderful time in a garden. Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to reap the rewards of the effort you’ve put in. But all …

How many times have you bought a plant that caught your eye, or received one as a gift, only to have it die a slow death in your home? Have …

Strawberries are a wonderful crop to grow in your garden. They are incredibly easy, even for new gardeners who have yet to develop their green thumbs. No matter how much …

Companion planting is all the rage these days, but did you know this practice goes back thousands of years?  The three sisters garden is one of the oldest and most …

Zucchini is a great plant to grow, whether you are an experienced gardener, or a complete beginner. Though they do need certain things to do well, and there are a …

If you’re a fellow homesteader, you probably already grow a garden, but have you considered growing one just for your chickens? Why grow a chicken garden? There are plenty of …

Zucchini and squash are popular plants. They make great additions to many gardens. And there are a huge variety of different options to choose from. If you make the right …

A beautiful and delicious tomato is a gardener’s prize. This does not, however, rule out the fact that sometimes things go wrong with our tomatoes and we have to buckle …

If you have just started a vegetable garden, you might not think much about flowers. But flowers are important – and many work perfectly alongside the fruits, vegetables and herbs …

Living right in the middle of Pennsylvania State Game Lands meant I would often enjoy my morning cup of coffee while watching a family of deer drinking water from the …

Sweet potatoes are an easy crop to grow in certain areas, and virtually impossible to grow in others. Whether or not they are a good crop for your garden will …

If you are just getting started with companion planting, you’ll likely have more than a few questions. Can I plant tomatoes next to potatoes? What can you not plant with …

Shade loving plants are adapted to very little sunlight because of their place in the forest understory. Since the canopies of larger trees and shrubs block as much as 95% …

Lemon balm is an easy and versatile plant to grow that will provide an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. It’s also a perennial herb so will return year after …

Potatoes are a crucial crop for many home growers. They are often a staple, especially for those living in temperate climate zones. Generally speaking, potatoes are relatively easy to grow. …

Apple cider vinegar certainly is a useful thing to have around. I make my own from our apples. And I use it in an almost endless list of ways, inside …