Chrysanthemum greens (aka crown daisies) are available at many Asian markets, but they're so delightfully simple to grow that you might as well be growing your own. Plus, the greens you find at the ...
How and Why You Should Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
I always keep diatomaceous earth (DE) in my garden shed. No matter the problem – from chicken mites to slugs – diatomaceous earth is usually my first line of attack. It’s easy to use, safe, and ...
How to Clear a Large Area of Weeds on Your Homestead
When you’re walking around your property watering your plants, the last thing you want to see is a large area of weeds. Unwelcome plants like mustards, docks, and thistles can steal nutrition from ...
How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Garden Mulch
When you’re caring for your garden the last thing on your mind might be making the space dog friendly. I mean, it probably never occurred to you to worry about your dog eating mulch, because what’s ...
Growing Longan Trees: How to Plant and Care for Longans
Apples, pears, and oranges are fantastic, but sometimes you want something a little less common. If so, you might want to consider growing longans. These tropical fruits have a sweet, floral flavor ...
Growing Water Chestnut: How to Plant and Care for Water Chestnut
Water chestnuts are native to Asia, but anyone with the right climate can succeed at growing these sweet, crunchy treats. Even though the name water chestnut would suggest it’s a nut, this unique ...
How to Start an Apple Orchard for Making Cider
There's always a time during the apple harvest season when I start to get excited about making cider. It's usually when the trees are laden and we've made all the puree, pie, muffins, and leather our ...
Growing Black Elderberries: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Care For Elderflowers
Black elderberries are hands-down my favorite plant in the orchard. Not only do they have excellent health benefits and flavor, but growing black elderberries is easy. So easy, in fact, that you might ...
9 Common Problems When Growing Soybeans and What to Do About Them
Soybeans are famously easy to grow and provide easy fodder or homemade edamame without much effort. But, like all crops that have been cultivated for centuries, soy has a handful of species-specific ...