Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of waste you send to the landfill. From wood scraps to leaves, burning is a good way to get rid of natural waste if you can’t compost it, or dispose of it in another fashion. Whenever we complete a construction project, …
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Got bugs? Boy, I hope not. There are all kinds of pests that can wreak havoc on your plants, ruining all of your hard work in the garden, but for your sake, I hope aphids aren’t one of them. Not only are these pests highly destructive, but it seems like they can attack just about …
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Ornamental gourds aren’t just fun to grow – they’re also incredibly easy to cultivate, too. Many people avoid growing these plants because they think they will be too finicky. Plus, since they aren’t a major food crop for most people, they tend to be sacrificed in favor of other vine crops like squashes and pumpkins. …
It seems that wet weather in the spring is just about standard where I live. It never fails – the weather will be warm and wet, and then, out of nowhere, super cold. Occasionally we even get a late springtime snow! For most people, this can spell disaster in the garden. There are all kinds …
Blueberries are easy-to-grow fruits that not only are incredibly productive, but are beautiful to look at, too. In the spring, your plants will flower, producing flowers that are pink or white and shaped like tiny urns. In the summer, you will of course see berries that are green, then red or pink, and finally blue, …
Growing marjoram is a great way to add flavor and variety to both your kitchen and your herb garden. It’s actually not a difficult plant to grow as long as you pay attention to the weather. My fatal downfall was that I put my plants outside too soon – and we got a late-season snowstorm. …
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter weather, although I must admit, I’ve always been more fond of the crisp chill of a January morning than the oppressive heat of an August afternoon. I look forward to winter because it serves as a well-deserved break after a …
If you’re thinking about raising pigs, you might be asking yourself, “how many pigs should you have per acre of land?” The answer might surprise you. Why? Because there is no hard and fast answer on how many pigs you can raise per acre! Generally, you can keep up to 30 pigs per acre. However, …
It’s gross, but it’s true – kissing bugs get their names from biting people where they kiss – near their lips. Because of this, I prefer to call these pests by their other name – the assassin bug. Fortunately, we don’t have assassin bugs where I live, and that’s good news. These creatures are truly …
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Raising rabbits is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, but I’m not quite ready to take the leap. It’s not because I’m worried about the challenges of feeding them. In fact, rabbits are some of the easiest critters you can care for! As herbivores, they can eat just about any kind of …
