I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate flies. Especially the big, fat, slow-moving ones that love to buzz around the back of my head. If you despise them too, then you're in luck! Read on to ...
13 Spinach Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Almost every gardener has tried their hand at growing spinach at some point. It grows quickly, packs a ton of nutrition, and takes little work to make it thrive. Unless, of course, your spinach is hit ...
Growing Coconut Trees: How to Plant and Raise The Tropical Icon
One of the wonderful things about gardening is that so many plants grow outside of their natural environment. As long as the conditions are suitable, you can have amazing results growing all manner of ...
Pear Tree Pests and Diseases That Could Ruin Your Harvest
Homegrown pears are delicious, and pear trees are one of the easiest fruits trees to grow in your backyard orchard. Don't risk losing that tasty harvest! Keep an eye out for these pear tree pests and ...
How to Make (and Cook On) a Swedish Fire Log
Have you ever seen a Swedish fire log before? No, they're not some specialty ceramic piece you can find at IKEA. It's an item that's easy to make quickly with a few basic supplies and can be used to ...
40 Plants to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits, small rodents, tortoises, or parakeets (just to name a few), then you've noticed they eat a lot of plants. Hopefully, they'll continue to do so for many ...
15 Plants That Are Poisonous to Sheep & Other Toxic Things to Avoid
If you’re new to raising sheep, you might find yourself looking around your pastures in a panic. Will that unidentifiable weed growing in the corner be safe for your sheep to eat? What happens if they ...
12 Mulberry Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Stop Them
Our large, 30-year-old mulberry tree is one of the prized parts of our homestead, producing over 50-gallons of berries each year. These large, deciduous trees rarely have issues, but if you have one ...
A Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis
Knowing how to grow various herbs is important when you're aiming for self-sufficiency. Once you've learned how to grow cannabis (which is one of the most beneficial medicinal plants out there), ...