Growing apples is so rewarding because the trees are delightful to have in the yard, with their delicate, fragrant spring blossoms, and you can use the fruits in tons of different ways. Whether you ...
Growing Elderberries: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Elderberries
Elderberries are multi-stemmed shrubs that grow wild in many regions of the United States. Once ignored in favor of more popular berries, growing elderberries is making a comeback and you'll find them ...
Growing Oregano: How to Plant, Grow, and Take Care of Oregano
As legend has it, Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, planted oregano on Mt. Olympus. As a result, oregano became a symbol of love, which is why it's often used in Greek and Italian weddings. I ...
Growing Lavender: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Lavender
Lavender is a Mediterranean native that has spread across the globe thanks to its luscious scent and multiple useful properties. Almost everyone has experienced the pungent, floral aroma that you can ...
The Ultimate Compost Tea Recipe to Give Your Plants a Big Boost
Compost tea is the drink of champions! Not for us of course, but for our plants. Nutrients are continually leaving your soil through harvesting, rain, soil erosion and tillage. Compost tea is ...
How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms on Logs and Sawdust
Lion's mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are unlike anything else in the mushroom world, with their incredible cascading, icicle-like shape. In the wild, it can almost look like coral escaped the ...
How to Harness the Power of Neem Oil For Plants
Anyone who dabbles in gardening has heard about using neem oil for plants. But what exactly is neem oil, and is it safe for you and your family? How do you use it, anyway? Neem oil is one of the ...
Growing Mustard Greens: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Mustard Greens
Even though I was raised in the South, my family didn't grow mustard greens. I know that's sacrilegious if you are a southern girl reading this. Once I was an adult and had my own farm, I discovered ...
Growing Oyster Mushrooms: The Complete Beginner’s Guide for a Happy Mushroom Garden
Are you considering growing oyster mushrooms? Maybe you want to make some extra cash or grow food even when the weather outside isn't cooperating. Or perhaps you want to dip your toe into the world of ...