Intercropping is a particularly useful element of polyculture that I think everyone should utilize, but that doesn't mean it's right for every situation. Like everything, intercropping has its pros ...
6 Chemical-Free Gardening Techniques for a Healthy, Natural Garden
A lot of gardeners want to eliminate insecticides and pesticides in the garden. The thought of using chemicals on food grown at home is unpalatable. That's why we're giving you all the best techniques ...
How to Grow Carrots in Containers Successfully
Carrots have a reputation for being a little difficult to grow. If you have tried growing them in the garden and not done so well, try growing carrots in containers. Under the right circumstances, ...
How To Till Your Garden Naturally Using Pigs
Raising pigs for meat? Put them to work! Pigs make great rototillers and will dig up your garden naturally, saving you money and labor. Plus, they fertilize and eat annoying pests as they're working. ...
How Expert Gardeners Choose the Perfect Plants That Always Thrive (So You Can, Too)
I had an amazing patch of Lily of the Valley growing in acidic clay soil, in full sun at my old house. Recently, I decided to plant them on my new homestead. I heard the plants were toxic to ...
8 Important Tips to Improve Drainage in Your Raised Beds
Each year, my spring gardening chores start with taking a long walk through my garden - usually to survey the damage. I do my best to clean up after the fall harvest and to make sure my soil ...
How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Your Garden Humanely
Raccoons are cute, extremely smart, and highly skilled troublemakers. They aren't deliberately bad, but raccoons find it hard to resist a productive garden or orchard. They're also extremely ...
Birds That Eat Pests and How to Attract Them to Your Garden
There are many reasons to attract birds into your yards and garden spaces. They're beautiful, entertaining, and sing delightful songs. Best of all, many birds eat lots of bugs... including some of the ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Root Cellar Garden
Starting a root cellar garden is one of the best ways to give your family independence, nutritious meals, and security during lean times - whether that's the winter or during a national crisis like ...