A seed warming mat is a smart investment for any indoor gardener or hydroponic enthusiast. Designed with its own fully encapsulated heating system, a seed warming mat is perfect for kick-starting ...
What is Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) and Should You Use It in Your Garden?
When you are researching natural, organic methods of controlling pests in your garden, you may have come across the name, “Bacillus thuringiensis,” or simply “Bt”, from time to time. Its name ...
Salsify: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That's salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It ...
Growing Parsnips: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The golden child of the vegetable ...
15 Uses for Pine Needles Around the Home and Garden
Do you have an abundance of pine needles in your garden? Put them to work! While some think that pine needles are a nuisance, you might be surprised to know that there are a number of clever uses for ...
How to Get Rid of Voles and Keep Them Away from Your Property
Voles are small little mammals that spend part of their lives underneath the ground, which makes them hard to detect. Even though these little critters only grow to be 5-7-inches long, they can cause ...
The Difference Between Peas and Beans and Why it Matters
Beans are some of the most interesting vegetable garden plants, but they can be kind of confusing. Do peas fall into the same category? Are peas beans, too? What about green beans? What's the ...
Jicama Plant: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I first tried jicama during my meal kit box days. While I didn't keep the meal kits in my life, jicama has become a must-have for growing in my garden. Most people usually nibble on the refreshing veg ...
14 Tips for Managing a Large Garden with Minimal Work
If you are an urban or suburban homesteader, you have to squeeze everything you can into a small garden space. It’s an exciting challenge to use every nook and cranny, to think vertically, and to ...