Want to keep the nosy neighbors, weird watchers and strange lurkers at bay? We've rounded up some of the best plants to help you maintain your privacy. Why? There's nothing quite like enjoying time ...
An Essential Guide to Growing Hollyhocks for Food and Beauty
Looking for some stately color in your garden? Consider growing hollyhocks for both impressive height and dazzling color. They're tall, gorgeous plants that thrive just about anywhere, and don't need ...
Which Vegetables are Worth the Effort of Growing?
A couple of friends of mine have asked this recently: considering how cheap certain vegetables are at the grocery store, are they really worth growing at home? Should you put more time and effort into ...
Growing Oca: How to Plant and Raise This Underappreciated Veggie
Have you heard of oca before? Chances are you might have never tried it unless you've traveled in the Andes mountains, or have a great South American grocery store near you. It's time to fix ...
Growing Cucamelons: How to Plant and Use These Tiny Wonders
What looks like a mini watermelon, tastes like a cucumber, and is classified as a berry? Cucamelons! These adorable little veggies aren't as popular as their cucumber and melon cousins, but more ...
26 Unusual Vegetables Worth Growing in Your Garden
You can't go wrong with a tried-and-true vegetable assortment in your garden. After all, peas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes are the cornerstones of most people's diets. They're reliable, and most of ...
8 Essential Herbal Remedies for Gardeners and Farmers
Anyone who does a lot of work outdoors will inevitably need some TLC to deal with minor health issues. Instead of commercial remedies, you can make herbal products using what you grow in your ...
How to Grow Alfalfa from Sprout to Hay
You've probably eaten alfalfa sprouts in sandwiches before. Or perhaps you regularly get alfalfa hay to feed to some of your herbivorous animal companions. Either way, this wonderful plant has been ...
23 Best Plants for Making Cordage Like Rope, String, and Twine
When was the last time you used string or rope around your homestead? Now, how well do you think you'd fare if you weren't able to pop down to the hardware store to get more? Don't panic: there's an ...