Every season brings a new set of chores for the homestead. The garden doesn't need as much work as it did in the spring, but that doesn't mean you can finally sit back and work on your knitting. As ...
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8 Awful Impatiens Pests and How to Deal With Them
Impatiens are versatile plants that offer the gardener an abundance of colorful blooms, even in shady areas. But like many plants, impatiens have issues with pests and diseases. They can be ...
19 Edible Plants In Your Yard That You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you couldn't buy fresh food, and your vegetable garden couldn't keep up? A lot of us know about common foraging plants that we look for when out and ...
17 Smart Ways to Use Up Your Extra Eggs
I don’t know about you, but on our homestead, egg season starts early some years. The chickens begin their heavy spring laying in February and keep going strong. With a yard full of industrious ...
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 ...
What is Curly Top Virus and How Do You Treat It?
Do any of your food plants look as though their tops are shriveled and sad? Then you may be dealing with curly top virus. Although we often find it in tomato plants, it can affect hundreds of ...
Basal Stem Rot: What It Is and How to Deal With It
There are many diseases that your plants might get that you have to deal with. A lot of them are annoying and take just a little effort on your part to defeat. Your plant recovers and you move ...
How to Identify Ringspot Viruses and What to Do About Them
Wouldn't it be wonderful if only a few diseases affected the plants in our gardens? Unfortunately, that isn't the case, and sometimes it seems like every time you turn around, there's a new pathogen ...
Grass-Fed or Grain-Finished Beef: Which is Better for Your Health and Environment?
Grocery shopping has become a bit of a minefield. Is it better to buy grass-fed beef, or can I just buy a big hunk of grain-fed beef? What’s the difference, anyway? Maybe you’ve been buying ...