Finding a massive, creepy spider in your garden can be frightening at first, and you might have to resist the urge to squish it with your shoe. You probably know that pests are problematic, but are ...
25 Medieval Vegetables and Herbs to Try Growing
When most people think of food in the medieval era, they likely either think of grand royal banquets or peasant gruel. In fact, that's far from the truth. They had an incredibly varied diet that you ...
Growing Honeyberry (Haskap): Varieties, Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide
If you haven't met or tried growing the spectacular honeyberry before, prepare to be amazed. These luscious fruits are shaped like elongated Concord grapes, are the same color as blueberries, and ...
How to Keep Cabbage White Butterflies Away from Your Brassicas
Plants in the cabbage/brassica family are spectacularly tasty. The problem is that cabbage white butterflies find them delicious too, and they can obliterate an entire crop if you don't take ...
Which Kinds of Manure Are Best for Your Garden?
It is a pretty well-known fact that if you want to grow a healthy organic garden, you’ve got to get away from using synthetic fertilizers on your plants. This can be tough, particularly when ...
Blister Beetles: How to Identify and Control this Toxic Pest
One day I walked out to the garden and noticed that the tops of an entire row of flowering potato plants had been munched down to the thick central stems of each leaf. A few partially uneaten leaves ...
13 Unusual Root Vegetables to Explore
Carrots, beets, turnips, and potatoes are ubiquitous in edible gardens around the world. But what about jicama, sunchokes, and scorzonera? These may already be staples to some, but are considered ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Costmary
Whether you're interested in obscure plants, or just like to try growing unique species to your space, costmary makes a great addition to any garden. It's gloriously fragrant, has a wonderful history, ...
7 Season Extenders to Help You Enjoy a Longer Harvest
I don't know about you, but I wish my growing season was longer. I want more time to grow fresh vegetables for my family. By using a variety of season extenders, a longer growing season is totally ...