Who doesn't love a large, firm tomato warmed by the summer sun? I do and the more I get each season, the better. There are various tips and tricks available to get a bumper harvest of tomatoes, but ...
How to Build a Sturdy Wattle Fence with Tree Branches
If you need an inexpensive fence option that just happens to have a dreamy cottage look about it, you're going to love wattle fencing. Building a wattle fence doesn't take much time or money, ...
Growing Moringa: How to Plant and Raise Drumstick Trees
If you're looking for a multi-purpose food plant that's as prolific as it is tasty, consider growing moringa trees. These Indian natives can be grown indoors in cooler climates, or outdoors if you ...
Your Comprehensive Guide to Growing Willow Trees
Growing willow trees is unbelievably easy to do. In fact, these are some of the most low-stress species you'll ever cultivate. They serve many purposes around the homestead and are as attractive as ...
20 of the Best Companion Plants for Potatoes (And a Few to Avoid)
Every year I plant potatoes because they are an excellent cash crop. Do potatoes right and you can reliably fill a wheelbarrow from each row. Companion planting can make them even more productive. ...
The Best Ways to Use Garlic for Pest Control in the Garden
I don't think I've experienced a single day without having garlic in my house. I toss it into pretty much every savory dish I prepare, and it's astonishingly medicinal too. That makes it invaluable to ...
3 Adorable Bee Waterers You Can DIY This Weekend
Pollinating plants all day is thirsty work! Fortunately, we can help bees out by providing safe havens where they can stop to sip and chat with their fellow workers briefly before moving along. ...
The Best Celery Companion Plants For a Bumper Crop
Celery is one of my favorite vegetables to grow for a number of reasons. Not only is it crispy and juicy, but it can be used in so many dishes. As a base in soups, stews and casseroles, cooked, raw, ...
How to Identify and Get Rid of Invasive Kudzu So It Won’t Return
Nature is unpredictable. Sometimes we plant things with good intentions, but some species, like kudzu, can get out of control and cause ecological damage. Once it's in the ground, kudzu can be hard to ...