Freezing eggplant is a great way to store some of the season’s harvest – and to get a head start on your meal prepping this fall. Even if you plan to cook your eggplant after thawing it out, freezing is a great way to prevent food spoilage, and to extend the bounty of your harvest… [read more]
35 Mistakes You’re Likely to Make in Your First Garden
Gardening should be easy, right? You plant a few seeds, water them on a regular basis, and just wait for the harvest to pour in. Unfortunately, if you’re new to gardening, things aren’t always quite that simple. While the basic practices of gardening will more or less become second nature to you over time, there… [read more]
Here’s How to Clean Your Gardening Pots
You pay plenty of attention to your kitchen, to your bathroom, and to the laundry when it comes to cleaning. You have excellent hygiene – except, of course, when it comes to your gardening supplies. That’s right – did you know that garden pots have to be sanitized and cleaned on a regular basis? It… [read more]
41 Cheap Chicken Feed Ideas That Will Save You Money
Raising chickens can be quite the costly endeavor. Sure, you get rewarded with eggs, meat, and free fertilizer – but you have a lot of expense in raising your flock, don’t you? From one-time equipment expenses like feeders and waterers (and chicken coops!) to more regular, yet equally costly, expenses like food and medications, raising… [read more]
25 Herbs You Can Grow in the Shade
We often think of herb gardens as sunny little patches outside the kitchen window, and many common herbs are grown in full sun. But there are plenty of herbs – some common and some not so common- that will grow wonderfully in the shade. If you want a delightful herb garden but don’t have much… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Eggplant
There’s nothing quite like the fresh, savory taste of eggplant parmesan. Or perhaps you prefer eggplant hot off the grill? Whatever your preferences might be, growing your own eggplant is a great way to spruce up your landscaping and to become more self-sufficient. This plant grows easily, and looks gorgeous in containers, border edges, raised… [read more]
How to Plant and Grow Carrots Successfully
Did you know that carrots weren’t always orange? In fact, the current culinary craze for purple carrots is simply going back to roots (pardon the pun), because it was only in the 17th Century, in a tribute to William of Orange, that Dutch growers apparently developed the orange carrot, and the color has since become… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Stevia
Stevia is an herb grown for its sweet, sweet flavor without the calories of sugar. Chewing on a stevia leaf will release a flavor that can be 30 to 40 times the sweetness of white sugar. Extract of this plant is often used in place of sugar, especially in low calorie or diabetic recipes. Leaves… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Peppers
Whether you like them sweet or hot, peppers are a great addition to your kitchen repertoire. You’ll love having them in your garden because they are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and full of nutrients. You can eat them fresh, cook them, freeze them, and can them to preserve them for the future. Follow… [read more]
What is the Average Pig Weight?
If you’re thinking about raising pigs on your farm or homestead, you might be wondering what kinds of goals you should be shooting for. Namely, you might want to know what the average pig weight is so you know you are feeding it and caring for it properly before slaughter. Luckily, in the last few… [read more]
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