Before last year, I had a little experience with coco coir, but it wasn’t a product I was using heavily in my garden. Last summer, though, I completely removed all the weeds and overgrowth in the beds ...
Growing Bay: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Bay
Of all the herbs in the world, bay is one I think should be in every garden. Not just because it's delicious, but also because the plants make a lovely addition to the garden all year round with their ...
Zone Ten Gardening: 21 Best Crops to Grow in This Zone
Do you live in the hot, hot, hot planting zone ten? Many gardeners assume it’s only difficult to garden in extremely cold planting zones, but when gardening in warmer zones, you can face ...
27 Simple Tutorials to Build a DIY Hat Rack
Taken a look at your room lately and noticed that your hat collection has grown? Are you running out of space to keep them all? We don't want those beauties ending up on the floor! That's why we ...
Growing Persimmons: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Persimmon
I remember the first time I bit into a persimmon. I got adventurous at the grocery store and bought a whole case of them on sale even though I'm not a huge fan of fruit. It was around the holidays, so ...
Zone Nine Gardening: The Variety of Plants to Grow in This Zone
Do you live in planting zone nine? If you’re interested in growing the majority of your own food (or even to supplement food to save on groceries), this is a great zone to live in. Whether ...
Growing Comfrey: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Comfrey
Comfrey is one of those herbs that doesn't get the attention it should. Growing comfrey doesn't require any special tools or skills. Plus, it has medicinal properties, and it's high in protein. ...
How to Make Even More Compost Using Bokashi
I am a rebel homesteader who likes to try all the things people tell me not to do (as long as they are legal). For example, on the composting front, I had my doubts about those lists of things you ...
Growing Cherries: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Cherries
Who doesn’t love mom’s cherry pie? Or a cherry on top of a sundae? There are few things as enjoyable as having your own cherry tree, from the stunning spring blossoms to being able to pick the juicy ...