Grain always seems like the last frontier in raising your own food. For most of us, growing grain conjures images of golden wheat fields, combines, and hired farmhands. But small farms and ...
23 Obnoxious Pumpkin Pests and How to Handle Them
Pumpkins are spectacular fruits, aren't they? They come in so many shapes, sizes, and hues, and are as fun to cultivate as they are delicious. Of course, growing them can be a bit frustrating at times ...
Grape Hyacinth: How to Grow Muscari for Easy Spring Color
Although this little plant has a short blooming period, grape hyacinth makes a big impact in the garden. Available in multiple colors, it creates texture and color that stands out from other plants in ...
20 Stunning Flowers to Plant in Fall for Spring Color
Just about everyone's spirits soar when they see flowers blooming after a long, cold winter. Springtime blossoms are a feast for the eyes and the heart alike, filling the landscape with gorgeous hues ...
8 Tips for Standing Out at the Farmer’s Market and Sell More Stuff
Have you created a spectacular product that you're eager to sell at the local farmer's market? If so, you may wonder how you can set yourself apart from all the other vendors who are selling similar ...
Growing Black-Eyed Susans For Enduring Color in Your Garden
Beautiful black-eyed Susans are the quintessential flowers of summertime. Bright, sunny, and tall, this easy-to-grow summer flower is perfect beside purple cone flowers, daisies, and bee balm. My ...
15 Serious Peach Tree Pests and Diseases You Should Know About
Who doesn't love peaches? Their appearance signal the season when we reap the rewards of all our work in the garden and orchard. Just thinking about a sun-warmed, juicy peach is enough to make your ...
19 Edible Plants In Your Yard That You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you couldn't buy fresh food, and your vegetable garden couldn't keep up? A lot of us know about common foraging plants that we look for when out and ...
Where to Find Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms in the Wild
Mycophiles worldwide share an intrinsic love of mushrooms and with good cause! There are so many tasty and medicinal species out there, and it's always a delight to find these elusive beauties. If ...