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How to Dry Fresh Herbs at Home – Two Ways!

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Drying fresh herbs at home has many benefits, and it’s so easy there’s really no reason not to! Drying your own herbs is certainly more cost effective than buying them at the grocery store, but there are other benefits too. Drying your herbs is a great way to use the plant most effectively, as most herbs produce more than we can eat in a single season. It’s also comforting to know that the herbs you’re cooking with were grown with love and in excellent conditions. Drying your herbs … [Read more...] about How to Dry Fresh Herbs at Home – Two Ways!

How To Hand Pollinate Tomatoes Grown In Greenhouses

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If you are new to greenhouse gardening you may not have experienced issues with growing tomatoes. However, if you grow these plants long enough indoors you are sure to experience some struggles. Identifying the source of these struggles early on makes the difference between a robust harvest and a so-so harvest. The good news is, there are remedies for the issues and ways to ensure a successful harvest. Here are some common issues that occur when growing tomatoes in a … [Read more...] about How To Hand Pollinate Tomatoes Grown In Greenhouses

10 Beautiful Trees You Can Grow Indoors

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Indoor trees can change the tone of a room. Suddenly your living room is boho with a jungle feel. For the gardener, growing trees indoors may have nothing to do with that, and will mostly just be a challenge to see if they can avoid spider mites on a parlor palm. There is a famous study from NASA that found many species of plants can help clean the air in your home. Whatever your reasoning behind it, if you are looking to grow a tree indoors it would be helpful to know a little … [Read more...] about 10 Beautiful Trees You Can Grow Indoors

How To Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants

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Although it may seem strange, and it certainly is a departure from conventional growing, many gardeners are embracing an interesting way of growing tomatoes... ... upside down! This container method of growing is particularly well suited to certain varieties of tomato plants with cherry and Roma tomatoes being one of the best types to grow in this fashion.  Before we dig into the how of growing upside down tomatoes (sometims called topsy-turvy tomatoes), let’s unpack a few of the … [Read more...] about How To Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants

My Homemade Tomato Fertilizer Recipe Perfected Over 30 Years

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There is nothing quite like biting into a deliciously fresh and homegrown tomato. Tomatoes are a staple in almost all edible gardens and for good reason. Keeping your tomato plants happy throughout the growing season is one way to ensure a bountiful harvest. Tomatoes are exceptionally heavy feeders, meaning they require close attention to quality feeding if you desire a bumper crop. Both healthy plant and fruit growth should be a priority when feeding tomatoes. The two main … [Read more...] about My Homemade Tomato Fertilizer Recipe Perfected Over 30 Years

How To Hard Cook Fresh Eggs So They’re Easy To Peel (HINT: Don’t Boil Them!)

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If you’ve ever tried to hard cook then peel farm fresh eggs, you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. The egg white sticks stubbornly to the shell and rips off in big chunks, ruining the look of your beautiful eggs.  I’m here to tell you, this is a common issue for chicken keepers, and there is a very simple solution!  All you need to do is change the way you’re cooking the eggs. The Secret To Hard Cooking Eggs Instead of boiling the eggs, it’s time to try … [Read more...] about How To Hard Cook Fresh Eggs So They’re Easy To Peel (HINT: Don’t Boil Them!)