Our large, 30-year-old mulberry tree is one of the prized parts of our homestead, producing over 50-gallons of berries each year. These large, deciduous trees rarely have issues, but if you have one ...
13 Best Brussels Sprouts Varieties to Grow in Your Garden
Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that you either love or hate; it seems like there is no in-between. I'm on the love end of the spectrum, and I've tried growing several different Brussels ...
7 Tips for Gardening with Grow Lights and Increasing Your Plant Yields
The first few years I planted a vegetable garden, I either purchased seedlings from a nursery or started seeds indoors, using a sunny windowsill to provide the sunlight my plants needed. Big ...
How to Grow Agrimony in Your Herb Garden
If you're growing a medicinal herb garden, then agrimony is an invaluable addition. This easy-to-grow plant has been used as a cure-all for centuries, as well as a dye. Personally, I consider this to ...
How to Deal with Diamondback Moth Pests in Your Garden
Dealing with pests in the garden is something that no one wants to face, but it happens to all of us from time to time. Diamondback moths are pests that attack all plants in the cabbage family. The ...
14 Best Potato Varieties to Grow in Your Garden
Potatoes might be a humble vegetable, but they're a vegetable that unites everyone. We all love this staple food, served in thousands of different ways. If you're a potato lover - aren't we all? - you ...
How and Why to Get Your Garden Certified as a Wildlife Habitat
Although humans have caused a lot of harm to native species, we have the ability to counteract some of this damage. One of the ways we can do that is to get our land certified as a wildlife ...
Growing Hickory Trees: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, and How to Use
When I think of hickory, I think of southern BBQ. Hickory adds a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a wonderful dark color to barbequed meat and veggies. That's why it's a must-have for home smokers. But ...
Growing Fuchsias: How to Plant, Raise, and Use The Berries and Flowers
Fuchsias are my favorite flowers for growing. I love to raise them in containers on my deck because the hanging flowers of all colors look delicate, showy, and classy. In a group or on a large shrub, ...