I started growing food from scraps a few years ago when I experimented with a head of lettuce. Since then, I've played with other veggie scraps, and by far the easiest vegetable to grow from scraps is ...
How to Harvest and Store Summer Squash
One of the things I love about the summer garden is squash harvest time. Summer squash are delicious and versatile, and once the fruits start coming, you're in for a bounty. When I first grew ...
Foxes in the Henhouse? Here’s How to Protect Your Chickens from Foxes
There are few words that evoke as much fear to chicken owners as "foxes in the henhouse." These clever canids are stealthy and intelligent. Persistence and the ability to work out problems would get ...
Growing Chervil: Varieties, Planting Guide, Caring, and Harvesting This Classic Herb
Chervil is one of those wonderful herbs you hardly ever see in the store because once it's harvested, it perishes quickly. That's why growing chervil in the home garden is the best way to get your ...
Harlequin Bug: How to Control This Pest in Your Garden
If you look up the history of the word Harlequin, you’ll find that it derives from the word demon and applies to a court jester type in colorful costume with a wooden sword. That someone decided to ...
Growing Sculpit: How to Plant, Care For, and Use This Tasty Herb
Have you heard of sculpit? If the answer is no, you're not alone. I hadn't either until about two years ago when I found some seeds at a local farmers market. Since then, you can find me growing ...
How to Prune Roses in 9 Steps
Although it seems intimidating for a new gardener, learning the basics about how to prune roses isn't hard and gives everyone the chance to have beautiful rose bushes in their garden. When you ...
How to Grow and Train Your Own Topiary Plants
I used to have a love-hate relationship with topiary when I first started gardening. I absolutely loved the way a few well-placed topiary plants can add formality and depth to an informal cottage ...
29 Rabbit-Resistant Plants That Rabbits Won’t Eat in Your Garden
Rabbits are cute creatures, hopping around twitching their noses, wiggling their tails, and looking harmless. Unfortunately, these adorable fuzzy-tailed mammals also have a voracious appetite, which ...