If you like to garden - and particularly if you like to grow tomatoes - chances are, you’ve heard of Septoria leaf spot (even if you didn’t know that’s what it was called!). This fungal ...
8 Common Cucumber Pests To Watch Out For
Cucumbers are one of the best summer veggie crops because they're easy to grow, versatile, and delicious. Cucumber plants produce heavy yields, but even the most seasoned gardener may encounter pests, ...
How to Raise Dairy Sheep and Some Tips to Get You Started
Picture this - fresh chocolate chip cookies, right out of the oven, with a tall glass of milk. What kind of milk, you might ask? For most people, cow’s milk reigns supreme when it comes to the ...
40 Calcium-Rich Plants You Can Grow at Home
Those of us who are keen on self-sufficiency know the importance of nutrient density. Numerous vitamins and minerals are essential for overall health and wellbeing. Quite simply, unless you want to ...
Duroc Pig: Is This Hardy and Fast-Growing Pig Right for You?
This year, we decided to breed our sow, Boo, with Duroc genetics. Boo is a mixture of Tamworth and Berkshire genes, which in the past has led to piglets that are fast-growing, vigorous, and, I might ...
How to Identify Fowl Pox and Treat Your Birds
I can tell you from experience that not all fowl pox in your flock is as foul as it sounds. Yes - it’s frightening to see your pretty poultry marred with ugly scabs. It’s also hard to see them seem ...
Watering the Desert: How to Keep Your Garden Hydrated in Zones 10+
I live by the motto that anyone can grow at least some of their own food and medicine, no matter where they are. Of course, some regions are much more hospitable than others when it comes to edible ...
Common Plant Pathogens and How to Treat Them Naturally
Fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes—oh my! These plant pathogens will undoubtedly show up in your garden eventually. Fortunately, there are ways to identify them and treat them with natural ...
Growing Salmonberries: How to Bring These Wild Treats to Your Garden
Most people have never heard of salmonberries. Foragers love them, but you rarely see them in markets or growing in home gardens. Salmonberry bushes are a member of the Rubus genus, related to ...