If you've ever taken a walk through the forest and thought you saw a big lump of mud on a birch tree, you've likely seen chaga before. This highly beneficial fungus grows specifically on birch species ...
How to Make Nutrient-Rich Fertilizer using Pond, Lake, or River Plants
If you're a gardener who has a small body of water nearby, you're in luck. Not just because you have a potential source of fabulous drinking water, but because of the beneficial nutrients you have at ...
Limping Goats or Sheep: What’s Causing My Animal’s Lameness?
In a pasture, where sheep and goats roam freely, they can contract various diseases or injuries. Unfortunately, these often result in lameness. For example, footrot is an infection of the ...
Cabbage Loopers: How to Spot, Treat and Prevent These Pests
Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned enthusiast, you're probably familiar with one super common insect pest: the dreaded cabbage looper. They're not dangerous, but they are voracious. They ...
20 Storage Plants That Don’t Need a Refrigerator and How to Grow Them
It's not always easy to get fresh produce - especially if you don't have a refrigerator. The good news is that many plants can be grown for storage and used later in the winter months. Even if you ...
How to Build an Outdoor Cob Oven for Under $30
If you're looking for a cheap, easy way to make sure you can cook outdoors, look no further! You can create a basic cob oven for under $30. You just need appropriate outdoor space, some strong hands, ...
10 Most Common Asparagus Diseases and How to Treat Them
I’ve never been very successful at growing asparagus. The first year I grew asparagus, I completely ignored conventional wisdom (and planting instructions) and harvested asparagus shoots during the ...
Armyworms: How to Spot, Stop, and Prevent These Pests in the Garden
Armyworms are destructive pests that eat grass, vegetables, and ornamentals, destroying entire plants quickly. These pests grow into moths within a few weeks, but the larvae stage causes the most ...
How to Make Homemade Cheese with a Simple Recipe
There's an easy way to indulge your lactose love, and that's by making various types of cheeses at home. In fact, not only is making homemade cheese cost-effective, it happens to be a lot of fun as ...