Growing tomatoes is one of the easiest things you can do as a gardener, yet it’s certainly not without its challenges. From watering to fertilizing, weeding to harvesting, there are all kinds of chores associated with producing a bountiful crop of delicious and juicy fruits. Something I struggle with the most, it seems, is pruning …
Black knot is a plant disease that sounds just as ominous as it actually is. Fortunately, it is easy to treat and prevent. Growing fruit trees is something that I have yet to get into on my small farm, but it’s a plan I have for the future. As I build my experience and plan …
It’s a common question among composters – can you compost bread? For some, the thought of adding bread to the compost may seem like a good idea. After all, it’s organic, right? Yes, bread can be composted and it adds plenty of nutrients, including nitrogen, and organic matter to the compost pile. It decomposes quickly, …
What type of pests do you need to watch out for when growing artichokes? Artichokes are pretty easy to grow vegetables but, like all other kinds of crops, they are susceptible to pest invasions. The most common types of pests to affect artichokes are those that you might see elsewhere in your garden, like aphids, …
If you have a raspberry plant, chances are you’ve come across raspberry worms. These tiny pests can cause serious damage to your crops, so it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are several ways to effectively get rid of these worms from your garden. In this blog post, we’ll …
If you’re a chicken owner, you may have heard of diatomaceous earth or DE. This natural product can help keep your chickens healthy by killing parasites and providing them with essential minerals and nutrients. Let’s take a closer look at what DE is and why it’s important for chicken owners to use it. What is …
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Whether you’re serving it on top of a juicy burger or using it as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders, this tangy relish is sure to please. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a bit of time. Homemade zucchini relish …
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People have been hatching eggs for centuries! If you’ve never hatched eggs before, don’t worry – it’s actually a really easy process. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about hatching and incubating eggs. Whether you’re an experienced chicken keeper or a complete beginner, read on to learn more! Incubating Eggs …
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Whether you have a garden or not, chances are you know someone who does. And if that’s the case, then you know that come summertime, there is an abundance of zucchini. So, what can you do with all that zucchini? Well, you could make pickled recipes like this zucchini salsa. While pickling may seem like …
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Rabbit pellets are a key component of a rabbit’s diet, made of ingredients like wheat and alfalfa meal. They’re easy to store and feed to your animals, but it is important to know how much pellets to feed a baby rabbit because they are growing and need the nutrients to help them grow healthy and …
