Any homesteader, farmer, or avid gardener who has deal with a sudden heatwave knows about the havoc they can wreak. Animals (and humans) can keel over from heat exhaustion, crops can fail, and ...
Black Spot: How to Identify and Treat This Common Fungal Disease
Let's get it out of the way early. You will experience black spot in your garden at some point. Black spot is not only common, but it impacts far more than just roses, something most people don't ...
13 Pumpkin Plant Diseases That Can Kill Your Fruits
Pumpkins are vulnerable to a significant number of diseases. In fact, you're more likely to contend with fungal or bacterial pathogens than insect or animal pumpkin pests. Please keep in mind that ...
Plant Cuttings: The Easy and Free Way to Propagate Your Plants
The art of growing and propagating plants enables you to reduce costs and is a smart step toward being a self-reliant and more sustainable gardener. With prices increasing, learning the skills to ...
9 Creative Summer Grilling Ideas That Don’t Require Meat
The hotter months aren't just ideal for beach parties: the abundance of fresh summer produce makes summer grilling an absolute delight. There are so many gorgeous ingredients to work with that you can ...
15 Unusual Herbs to Liven Up Your Garden and Kitchen
Adding rare, unusual herbs to your garden gives you new flavors to add to your culinary adventures that you may not have experienced before. Don't get me wrong, traditional herbs are a mainstay in ...
How to Identify and Stop Apple Scab Disease
Apple scab is one of the most common diseases on apple trees and other plants in the apple family. This disease pops up everywhere apple-family plants grow. Most often, apple scab will affect ...
9 Summer Games to Play Outside with Friends or Family
As the weather warms up, we all want to get outside and make the most of the sunny days. Summer games are the perfect way to bring friends or family together for a good time. You don't need to blow ...
Why and How to Plant an Eco-Friendly Clover Lawn
With everything going on with climate change and the environment, many gardeners are looking at more sustainable practices in our gardens. Traditional turf lawns use a lot of water and fertilizers ...