In a perfect world, we’d all have plenty of time to prepare for emergencies and increase our self-sufficiency to be more resilient. The reality is that we have limited time available to devote to ...
When and How to Use Copper Fungicide in Your Garden
Copper is an organic fungicide that can treat or prevent fungal disease on your plants. Fungal diseases can be a real problem in some areas of the country, especially where it's cold and wet. They ...
13 Tire Garden Ideas for Your Next Upcycling Project
Do you have a lot of old tires laying around that you just can't seem to get rid of? That's because your DIY subconscious knows there is a great project just waiting for them!Whether you leave them as ...
How to Start a Vegetable Garden using Old Tires
What if you could grow a beautiful, productive garden in a pile of garbage? Well, you can - and contribute to a greener environment at the same time! I’m exaggerating a bit, of course. You can’t ...
8 Best Portable Washing Machines for Home Use or Travelers
The washing machine has revolutionized how we clean our clothes. Previous generations had to use a tub of boiling water or a scrubbing board. Now we have smart machines that do all the hard work ...
Dividing Plants in Your Garden: What You Need to Know
As your perennial plants get larger, it’s a good idea to consider dividing them. Not only does this make it so that you can plant more elsewhere or share with friends and family, but it's also ...
Upland Rice: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
When you think of rice you probably think of Japan or China, and iconic pictures of people wading in rice paddies to harvest the grains. This is one way of growing rice. Another way is in your ...
When and How to Use Humic Acid Fertilizer to Improve Soil
In my early gardening experience, I naively thought that I grew plants. Now, I realize that an incredibly fascinating and intelligent, natural system actually grows plants. I just offer a little ...
Growing Tamarillo: Best Varieties, Planting Guides, Care, Problems and Harvest
Tamarillos can be used for so many culinary adventures - including sauces and pickles, dips and desserts or fresh eating. But for some reason, too many gardeners don't consider growing tamarillos. ...