Parsnips may be one of the most underrated vegetables. Too often, we pass by these pale, carroty-looking roots to reach for turnips, carrots, or potatoes, instead. But parsnips aren’t just anemic ...
How to Identify and Control Armillaria Root Rot
You spot some mushrooms at the base of your tree and shrub. Then, maybe you notice some white or black fungal growth. Your plant could be infected with armillaria root rot. This disease is ...
14 Common Medicinal Trees and Shrubs with Profound Healing Properties
We value trees on our homesteads for the food, shade, and firewood they provide, but did you know that many of them also have startling healing properties? In this article, we'll look at medicinal ...
Growing Zucchini: Your Ultimate Guide to Raise These Prolific Plants
If you love zucchini, then you probably look forward to all the summer and autumn dishes you can prepare with it. Growing zucchini in your garden is easy. These plants fruit very abundantly in the ...
How to Grow Salvia for Long-Lasting Color in Your Garden
Salvia brings color and fragrance to garden borders, patio pots, meadows, wildflower patches, or challenging, dry areas. These tough plants come in a massive range of colors and sizes, with some ...
10 Non-Invasive Vines That Won’t Take Over Your Garden
Many of us have had terrible experiences with vines we plant without realizing it will eventually take over an area. We plant them when they're petite, but you turn your back, and they're climbing ...
11 Gorgeous Wedding Flowers to Grow For the Big Day
Congratulations are in order. You're planning the big day, and the dream wedding is in the not-too-distant future. Weddings are a special day, but they can also be stressful, especially when it ...
Growing American Groundnuts: How to Cultivate Apios Americana
Once you have mastered the standard vegetables most gardeners grow, you may want to branch out into lesser-known, heirloom edible plants. Taking a leaf out of our ancestor's book or trying ...
Accessible Gardening: 10 Ways to Make Your Garden Inclusive
No matter your stage in life, circumstances, abilities, skills, or physical limitations, there are ways to enjoy gardening. Accessible gardening is all about finding ways to make growing food and ...