It's hard to overstate how horrifying Panama disease is. It is literally wiping out the banana industry across the globe. But even if you aren't a commercial grower, your banana plant is at ...
How to Identify and Address Aster Yellows in Your Garden
There is an abundance of pests and diseases that target your garden, veggies, and beautiful flower crops. It's even worse when the pests spread the disease, such as the case of aster yellows. We ...
9 Hydrangea Diseases and How to Treat and Prevent Them
Hydrangea diseases can mean the difference between a garden full of beautiful summer blossoms and a brown, soggy mess of shrubs. And, unfortunately, hydrangeas are susceptible to many diseases. In ...
9 Unique Plans for Container Gardening in Small Spaces
Are you aching to start a garden of your own, but you only have a small area to work with? That's absolutely okay! You can grow a lot more in a tiny spot than you may realize. Whether you crave the ...
Cottage Food Laws: How to Legally Make Money on Your Homestead
Having a side hustle or two is a great way to make some extra cash. Some homestead side hustles can end up becoming a source of full-time income, but you have to make sure its a legitimate way to make ...
15 Solar Cooking Tips to Help You Cook Better With Sunshine
Many of us are looking for ways to live more eco-friendly these days. Plus, as homesteaders, we're always trying to find ways to reduce our dependence on outside resources. The more we can do ...
11 Plants that Attract Helpful Parasitic Braconid Wasps to Your Garden
If you've ever had to deal with caterpillar or aphid infestation in your garden, you may have heard people recommend that you try to attract braconid wasps. These amazing creatures have been around ...
16 Eggcellent Uses for Leftover Egg Whites and Yolks to Prevent Waste
It seems like the whole world has been doing a lot more baking lately. The sourdough craze has taken over social media. Sourdough gurus are making a fortune sharing their secrets to gaping air holes ...
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
Climate change is altering the way rain falls - some places are getting more precipitation and some areas get less. As a result, rain gardens are becoming increasingly popular as a way to deal with ...