What started as a hobby because of a fascination with exotic mushrooms and French Cuisine, has now turned into a profitable business. The last guide on Growing Shiitake Mushrooms explains how my ...
The Fascinating History of the Victory Garden and How to Create One Today
When you hear the words "victory garden," it probably brings back memories of history class and your grandmother in her garden hilling potatoes and reminiscing about her family’s experiences during ...
Downy Mildew: Identification, Plants at Risk, Prevention, and Treatment
Most homesteaders can easily spot the signs of powdery mildew in their garden. The tell-tale signs of a powdered sugar looking substance on the tops of plant leaves is hard to miss. Downy mildew ...
24 Things to You Should Not Throw Into the Compost Bin
Composting is a crucial part of having an organic garden, and it’s a smart way to decrease your carbon footprint - and who doesn't want to do that? Having a compost pile is one of the most powerful ...
21 Bee-Friendly Plants to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
You probably know that inviting bees to your garden helps to encourage pollination, which benefits all of your plants - and your neighbor's plants, too. Secretly, I also love bees because they add a ...
Growing Bee Balm: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Bee Balm
If there's one plant I will always have growing in my garden, it's bee balm. Also known as bergamot, horsemint or Oswego tea, this North American native is a unique-looking member of the mint family ...
15 Annual Plants Worth Checking Out
Regardless of whether you're hoping to fill a bare spot in your garden or you want to add some color to a few containers on your patio, annual plants are a smart solution. Annuals are defined as ...
17 Evergreen Ground Cover Options for Year-Round Color in the Garden
My garden looked beautiful in the spring a few years ago, but something was missing. I had gorgeous flowers and shrubs, but the space in between them seemed a little bland. That's when I decided to ...
Are Nematodes a Friend or Foe for Your Garden and Livestock?
Nematodes often get a bad wrap on our homesteads. We worry about root-knot nematodes ruining our tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, okra, peas, and more. Those sneaky little critters attach to our plant ...