All soil has a pH range between acidic and alkaline, with neutral being in the middle. Most people worry about acidic soil, but gardeners need to understand alkaline soil as well. Having alkaline ...
Gardening on Sandy Soil: 4 Ways to Improve Sandy Soil and What to Plant
Not everyone is blessed with the perfect soil for gardening; most have to create it. If the earth in your garden is too sandy, don't stress. You can learn how to improve sandy soil and grow all of the ...
Anthracnose: How to Prevent and Treat This Fungal Disease
Anthracnose, often called twig or shoot blight, affects a variety of plants, trees, and shrubs. It's hard to combat once it infects your plants, so the key is to prevent anthracnose from appearing in ...
Mushroom Foraging: 11 Easy Types to Find and a Few Tips to Remember
Mushroom foraging is a fantastic hobby that can even earn you money. Not only are foraged mushrooms delicious, but they sell for high prices. Plus, you can supplement your diet with some healthy (and ...
Growing Thimbleberries: How to Make This Native Treat Thrive
If you want an uncommon, versatile fruit for your kitchen that's practically impossible to find at the market, consider growing thimbleberries. It's easy to pass over thimbleberries as a growing ...
14 Best Herbs for Soap Making That You Can Grow in Your Garden
Making soap is a fun way to be creative while making something useful. Combine your love for gardening with soapmaking by adding beautiful, fragrant, or medicinal herbs from your garden. Using ...
8 Common Cucumber Pests To Watch Out For
Cucumbers are one of the best summer veggie crops because they're easy to grow, versatile, and delicious. Cucumber plants produce heavy yields, but even the most seasoned gardener may encounter pests, ...
Growing Salmonberries: How to Bring These Wild Treats to Your Garden
Most people have never heard of salmonberries. Foragers love them, but you rarely see them in markets or growing in home gardens. Salmonberry bushes are a member of the Rubus genus, related to ...
Growing Cloudberries: Everything You Need To Know to Grow This Rare Berry
If you want a special berry plant to add to your garden, consider growing cloudberries. These small, delicate plants produce delicious berries that are considered a rare delicacy. They don't take ...