When we talk about growing a self-sufficient garden, we spend a lot of time on staple vegetables, long-storing fruits, and a few herbs. However, what about growing spices for ...
8 Common Raised Bed Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
I will never forget my first garden. My husband and I grew a few types of tomatoes, some potatoes, and a few green bean plants in simple raised beds made out of hemlock. We were so proud of ...
Growing Soapnut Trees: How to Raise Your Own Cleansing Soapberries
Money doesn't grow on trees, but soap does. Soapnuts, or soapberries, have become popular over the last few years in western culture, but they have been used for thousands of years by many other ...
7 Ways to Camouflage Garden Hoses and Drip Lines
There are some aspects of your garden that you’d really like to stand out and others that you’d like to hide. Flowers, vegetables, statues, and water features are stars of the show. Garden hoses, ...
Growing Cloudberries: Everything You Need To Know to Grow This Rare Berry
If you want a special berry plant to add to your garden, consider growing cloudberries. These small, delicate plants produce delicious berries that are considered a rare delicacy. They don't take ...
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden During the Winter
Gardeners who live in colder climates can get down during the winter. We love to be outdoors with our hands in the soil, which isn't possible when it's under three feet of snow. Fortunately, there are ...
All You Should Know About Bottle-Feeding Lambs
When I think back to last January, I picture my husband and I standing in the aisle of our local feed store, mulling over a rack of supplements and supplies. “Do you really think we need ...
How to Build a Budget-Friendly Food Garden
Creating an edible garden doesn’t have to break the bank. Truth be told, it barely requires you to dip into the bank at all. You might be surprised to discover just how easy it is to create a ...
How to Grow and Use Ornamental Corn for Dazzling Decorations
Sometimes, it can be hard to justify making room in the garden for crops that ultimately are grown for aesthetics - rather than their value as edible crops. However, ornamental corn is one of those ...