When we think about growing plants, we often focus on things that aren’t really in our control. From early frosts to late harvests, there are all sorts of situations that we can’t ...
Growing a Winter Salad Garden and Choosing the Right Greens to Plant
Winter might not be everyone’s favorite season, but I have to say - it’s at the top of my list for sure! I love the snow, I love the break from many of my normal farm chores, and I love the ...
15 Hop Plant Problems and How to Deal With Them
Hops are a magical plant that is used to treat anxiety, improve appetite and brew delicious beers, but they can be a tricky plant to grow. That's because hops are subject to a number of different ...
Croton Petra: How to Grow and Take Care of This Colorful Plant
If I was only able to grow one indoor plant, croton 'Petra' would be the one. This plant draws your eye with its vibrant red, orange, green, purple, and yellow-colored leaves. Whether you have one ...
How to Sharpen Axes and Hatchets by Hand
One of the first (and most important) things to learn about using axes and hatchets is that dull blades are dangerous blades. This is because they're more likely to bounce or glance off wood instead ...
Growing Soursop Tree: How to Plant and Care For Brazilian Pawpaw
Once you've enjoyed fresh soursop, it's easy to fall in love. If you can't get enough of this fantastic fruit, you might even be considering growing soursop in your garden. As with all plants, you ...
13 Pea Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
Pretty much every gardener I know has had at least one episode of frustrated crying or yelling. This is because so many things can go wrong when tending a garden. Even if you technically do everything ...
Everything You Need To Know About Buying and Using Chimineas
You know those scenes when everyone is snuggled around a cozy fire? We look forward to winter so we can make more memories by the fire, but it can feel like forever until the cold season comes. ...
13 Radicchio Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
If you like exciting salads, radicchio is probably a regular in your garden. It adds a pop of color and a burst of bitter, radish-y spice. While they're fairly reliable producers, you'll eventually ...