So you've spotted some maze-like squiggly lines in your precious spinach leaves. Or maybe your crops are covered in annoying flies. Bad news: you could have an infestation of leaf miners. Leaf ...
Winter Squash: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Here's my favorite part about growing winter squash: After all of the other produce is out of the garden, you can still enjoy fresh veggies on the dinner table because winter squash ripens late in the ...
How to Use the Deep Litter Method in Your Chicken Coop
Most chicken keepers have at least have heard of the deep litter method for taking care of their coop. If you haven't, it's time to get to know this ingenious process. Aside from being an easy way to ...
Yarrow: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Are you looking for a native plant that works as the perfect border or ground cover option? Growing yarrow could be the ideal choice for you, inviting pollinators to your garden and requiring little ...
Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Ever thought of growing marshmallows at home? I don’t mean the creamy treats that you put in your hot chocolate, but the marshmallow plant that blooms with showy white flowers throughout the ...
9 Medicinal Herbs for Chickens to Keep Your Flock Healthier
Growing medicinal herbs in your garden beds or around your coop for your chickens is an excellent - but often overlooked - idea. Herbs are not only helpful for humans, but they can keep your chicken ...
15 Uses for Pine Needles Around the Home and Garden
Do you have an abundance of pine needles in your garden? Put them to work! While some think that pine needles are a nuisance, you might be surprised to know that there are a number of clever uses for ...
How to Get Rid of Voles and Keep Them Away from Your Property
Voles are small little mammals that spend part of their lives underneath the ground, which makes them hard to detect. Even though these little critters only grow to be 5-7 inches long, they can cause ...
18 Ways to Get Free Plants for Your Garden
Getting plants for your garden can cost a lot of money. But if you're on a tight budget, there's no reason not to have a marvelous garden. You just need to know where to find free plants to make the ...