Butterfly peas are incredibly popular right now. From beautiful, violet gins to butterfly pea smoothies, these stunning, edible flowers are finding their rightful place in the kitchen garden. ...
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How to Grow, Care, and Harvest Olive Trees
Growing olives in your home garden is to be a part of ancient gardening history. Olives date back to ancient Greece, so I can't help but imagine those same plants growing in the Mediterranean sun when ...
18 of the Best Pepper Companion Plants (and 3 of the Worst)
Do you have a crop of peppers growing on your homestead? Or are you looking to start growing this plant soon? Then, you need to learn about picking suitable companions. Not only does companion ...
The Complete Guide to Canning Tomatoes
If your garden looks anything like mine right now, you probably have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Vines are groaning beneath the weight of all those luscious fruits, and we don't want ...
14 of the Best Companion Plants to Grow With Blueberries
If you've ever grown a blueberry before, you know what a huge crop just one plant can provide. Want an even bigger harvest? Blueberries respond well to companion planting, and let's face it, the more ...
The Secret To Getting Rid of Flies Outside and Inside the Home
We’ve all had those moments when you’re reading a book outside or cooking some dinner, and you hear a buzzing in your ear. You look, and it’s a bunch of flies surrounding you, your plants, or your ...
21 of the Best Broccoli Companion Plants
Broccoli is spectacular, isn't it? This tasty veggie is as versatile as it is delicious, and is as gorgeous in stir-fries and soups as it is raw, dipped into your favorite dip. If you're a fan of this ...
Tomato Companion Plants: 16 of the Best Plants to Grow With Tomatoes
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 ...
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. ...