I used to be vegetarian for a long time, then added meat back into my diet because of a nutrient deficiency. We try to not eat too much meat in my household, so sweet potatoes often make an appearance ...
20 Low to No Cost Gardening Hacks for Homesteaders
Have you heard the meme about the $64 homegrown tomato? Well, that came from a book by William Alexander. From the way I understand it, he's a gardener who spent a vast amount of money constructing ...
8 Best Oven Mitts Reviews: Protective Cooking Tools for Your Safety
Oven mitts are simple but highly effective inventions to protect your hands from searing hot temperatures that can cause serious burns. Whether you are cooking a sizzling roast, boiling pasta, or ...
Growing Oregano: How to Plant, Grow, and Take Care of Oregano
As legend has it, Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, planted oregano on Mt. Olympus. As a result, oregano became a symbol of love, which is why it's often used in Greek and Italian weddings. I ...
Zone Seven Gardening: What to Plant, Growing Tips, and Which Gardening Style is Best
Are you trying to garden in planting zone seven? Do you feel overwhelmed and uncertain of where to begin with gardening in this zone? No worries. I currently live in zone seven, and in my ...
Growing Lavender: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Lavender
Lavender is a Mediterranean native that has spread across the globe thanks to its luscious scent and multiple useful properties. Almost everyone has experienced the pungent, floral aroma that you can ...
The Ultimate Compost Tea Recipe to Give Your Plants a Big Boost
Compost tea is the drink of champions! Not for us of course, but for our plants. Nutrients are continually leaving your soil through harvesting, rain, soil erosion and tillage. Compost tea is ...
How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms on Logs and Sawdust
Lion's mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are unlike anything else in the mushroom world, with their incredible cascading, icicle-like shape. In the wild, it can almost look like coral escaped the ...
How to Harness the Power of Neem Oil For Plants
Anyone who dabbles in gardening has heard about using neem oil for plants. But what exactly is neem oil, and is it safe for you and your family? How do you use it, anyway? Neem oil is one of the ...