Once the larvae begin to feed on the roots of plants, they limit the nutrients and restrict moisture. The first symptoms resemble other problems like root rot or drought, so examining the rest of the ...
Make a Thriving Homemade Kombucha SCOBY in 3 Simple Steps
Sure, kombucha is available in most stores, but some of us prefer to make our own fermented drinks. To make kombucha, you'll need to begin with a SCOBY, which stands for "symbiotic culture of bacteria ...
How to Grow Cosmos: A Drought-Tolerant Summer Beauty
When the weather starts to warm up and birds start chirping, spring has arrived. I's time to think about planting flowers in your garden. Cosmos are the perfect flower to add cheerful, long-lasting ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Making Scented Candles
Scented candles are the perfect way to bring elegance, fragrance, and warmth to your home. But buying candles can be expensive. Who hasn't flipped over a fantastic-smelling candle at some cute ...
6 Easy Ways to Attract Pollinators and Improve Your Harvest
Over the past years, global diversity has been declining due to human activities. As a homesteader or gardener, you have the control to bring back wildlife and boost the pollination rates in your ...
Tulip Poplars: How to Plant and Grow Showy Tulip Trees
If you can't get enough of the look of tulips, how about a tree smothered in tulip-like flowers? Growing tulip poplars, also known as tulip trees, lets you add fast-growing shade and color to your ...
How to Grow Luffa Gourds to Create Your Own Sponges
You know those loofah sponges you can buy at fancy stores? Those aren't some strange sea creatures. They're actually the fibrous flesh of the luffa gourd. Luffa gourds aren't just useful for making ...
8 Exciting Spring Sewing Ideas To Try This Year
Spring is an excellent time for starting new projects and setting goals for the year ahead. It's a busy time for homesteaders, but there are those days when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and ...
How to Treat and Prevent Botrytis Fruit Rot in Strawberries
Botrytis fruit rot, also called gray mold, is a common problem for both home and commercial growers when growing strawberries. It can destroy an entire harvest left unchecked. Sometimes you don't ...