Copper is an organic fungicide that can treat or prevent fungal disease on your plants. Fungal diseases can be a real problem in some areas of the country, especially where it's cold and wet. They ...
Upland Rice: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
When you think of rice you probably think of Japan or China, and iconic pictures of people wading in rice paddies to harvest the grains. This is one way of growing rice. Another way is in your ...
How to Cure Garlic and Onions to Make Them Last
Garlic and onions are the basis of many dishes, like stews, soups, sauces, roasts, and salsa, so it's no wonder they're a staple in many gardens. If you've tried your hand at growing them, at some ...
Regenerative Agriculture: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Garden
What happens when you mix together permaculture, organic farming, wildlife conservation, and forestry? It's called regenerative agriculture, and it's a technique that you can use to can improve the ...
Growing Apricots: Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Nothing says summer more than biting into a juicy apricot. They're one of those fruits that never tastes as good when you buy them at the grocery store. But fresh off the tree? Heaven. They're also ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Root Cellar Garden
Starting a root cellar garden is one of the best ways to give your family independence, nutritious meals, and security during lean times - whether that's the winter or during a national crisis like ...
How to Till a Garden: Everything You Need to Know
Tilling your garden is a basic garden chore that a surprising number of people aren't doing right. Not only do well-meaning gardeners till during wet weather or when the soil has been overworked, ...
How to Make a Living Wall: The Complete Guide
Living walls are vertical gardens that let you bring greenery and nature to even the smallest space. They can be used on the inside or outside of your house to provide a space for food, decoration, ...
Forcing Flowering Branches to Bring Early Spring Blossoms Indoors
Come late winter, most of us are intensely longing for spring. As you chomp at the bit waiting to plant seeds, there's something you can do to bring spring into your home: forcing flowering branches. ...