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 encountered raspberry worms. These tiny pests can cause serious damage to your crop, so it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are several ways to effectively eliminate raspberry worms from your garden. In this blog post, we’ll take a look …
So you like growing peppers, but you also want to add some spice to your life? Jalapeno peppers might be just the thing for you. In this post, I will teach you how to plant, grow, and harvest jalapeno peppers. Let’s get started! Are Jalapenos Easy to Grow? Jalapenos are a type of chili pepper …
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For many gardeners, winter is a time to rest and take stock after a busy growing season. But for those with the greenest of thumbs, there is no such thing as a gardening off-season! Winter seed sowing can be a great way to get ahead for the next growing season, as well as add some …
Summer is the time of year when most people like to get outside and enjoy their gardens. However, one thing that can ruin this experience is an invasion of bugs. This summer, don’t let those pesky critters keep you from enjoying your garden. Try one of these new homemade bug sprays! Why You Should Use …
Gardens are a good place to get creative and add some color to your property. Unfortunately, you only have so much space to work with when it comes to planting. Fortunately, with the help of a few raised garden beds, you can get creative and maximize your garden space. Before we get into the proverbial …
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Picking pears might seem like a simple task, but there is actually a right time to do it! If you want to pick the best pears, you need to wait until they are ripe, of course, but pears are tricky. They might seem perfectly ripe on the tree and then promptly turn to mush on …
Halloween is coming up, and that means it’s time to get your pumpkin pie recipes ready. But how many pumpkins do you need to make all those pies? This year, try growing your own pumpkins and find out for yourself! If you’re awaiting a harvest – or perhaps planning ahead for next year’s planting – …
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Whatever ingredients might be inherent to a certain kind of cuisine, it is garlic that will make it good! This herb is not only a great flavoring agent, but it also has many health benefits. Unfortunately, garlic can be quite finicky to grow for the uninitiated. They need just the right amount of sun, water, …
Soil pathogens, garden pests, grass, and weeds can all cost you dearly in time, labor, and the almighty dollar to keep your plants, fruit, and vegetables healthy. Using pesticides is not always the best choice as the chemicals can be harmful to the environment and can contaminate the food produced. Organic gardening is always best …
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