I have to admit - I’ve always had a bit of a phobia when it comes to dragonflies. There’s just something about these flighted creatures that gives me the heebie-jeebies - I’m not sure exactly ...
8 Tips to Harvesting Sweet Potatoes and Protecting Your Bumper Crop
The sweet potato has got to be one of my all-time favorite vegetables. This starchy tuber is equal parts nutrition, dinner, and dessert - I even know people who eat sweet potatoes for ...
8 Ways to Use Rose Hips and A Few Things to Keep In Mind When Using Them
Even though your roses may have started dying back, it doesn’t mean that they are no longer of any use to you. Rose hips - which are the fruits or seed pods of rose plants - don’t ripen until the ...
The Pros and Cons of Landscape Fabric and Whether You Should Use It
I’ll never forget the first time I installed a flower bed at my new house. We had just purchased the property the fall before, and once the weather warmed up in the spring, I was chomping at ...
8 Most Common Swiss Chard Pests and Diseases (and How to Get Rid of Them)
A few years ago, I decided to finally give Swiss chard a chance. I had always avoided growing this leafy green vegetable in my garden because I wasn’t sure that I would like its taste. After ...
Spinach Growing Problems and The Solutions to Avoid Major Mishaps
Out of all the vegetables that can be grown during the winter months, spinach has got to be one of my favorites. It can handle a heavy frost and even performs well in a greenhouse or cold frame. Of ...
9 Tips to Help Improve and Get Better Tasting Goat Milk
It’s no secret that goat’s milk is delicious - and filled with all kinds of nutrients that make it a wonderful alternative to cow’s milk. However, not all people would agree with the first part of ...
Should You Get a Barn Cat? Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re thinking about getting a barn cat for your farm or homestead, there are lots of variables that need to be considered. The idea of a barn cat goes hand in hand with the classic ...
6 Tips to Attract Monarch Butterflies to Your Garden
Each spring, I’m delighted to see monarch butterflies fluttering around my garden and landing on my plants. They’re beautiful to behold, that’s for sure. You might wonder, "are they doing any good ...