Gardening

Many of us think that crop rotation is something only farmers need to do; however, even on a small scale it is essential to rotate your crops. The very future of your harvests depends on diligent crop rotation. When you get started, it is really easy to continue. Especially if you are just starting out […]

If you’re good with plants and want to make a little money on the side, you might want to start your own backyard plant nursery. You don’t need a lot of space or money to get started; you just need a little bit of yard, a little knowledge of plant propagation, and some plants. Starting

Who doesn’t like a juicy red apple every once in a while? I grew up taking an apple to school every day – yes, I was that kid with the apple in his lunch box. It wasn’t a problem because, unlike some of my classmates, I actually liked fruit in general (with apples being a

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.

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,

You’ve probably heard the chirruping of cicadas before; maybe when you were out camping. They’re typically very loud and can damage your hearing. So, here’s a question: Do cicadas get louder before a storm? Yes, they do sing louder before a storm. Cicadas are naturally very loud, producing calls of up to 120 decibels. Typically

Some people refer to all smallish aloes with green leaves and white spots as aloe vera, but there are differences in the chemical compounds within the various aloes even though some may look alike. Aloe is a genus of plants, Aloe vera is a species belonging to the Aloe genus. It’s simply a difference in

Gardens are many things to many people. For some, it’s all about the flowers and creating an external room to a house that can be enjoyed by looking through the windows, or by sitting and socializing whilst surrounded by nature. For countless others, it is the ability to grow an abundance of crops; there is

Homestead life is highly rewarding and extremely satisfying but everyone will agree it is also hard work. It is demanding both physically and mentally, therefore anything that does not go to plan can be very frustrating. Growing anything, whether food, or flowers, should remain high up on everyone’s list of undertakings despite the hard-physical effort

For me, nothing calls to mind summer better than a fresh slice of honeydew melon. Growing up, we always had these fruits in the refrigerator once summer rolled around. I love slicing them up and throwing the bits and pieces in salads, soups, and desserts. Unfortunately, when it comes to growing melons of all kinds,