Gardening

Cabbage is one of the most popular and versatile vegetables that is enjoyed the world over. No matter the country and no matter the cuisine, chances are you’ll find cabbage Incorporated in there somewhere. Generally regarded as quick and easy to grow, cabbage is a great addition to a home garden. But how much sun […]

As a kid, I remember standing in the kitchen, watching my dad piling a heap of tangled green sprouts onto his sandwich, telling me how nutritious they were, and how I should eat some, too. At the time, I wasn’t convinced, but now I know better. Sprouts are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, easy

Do you like to watch butterflies flutter around in your garden? If not, maybe you should! Here are some tips on how to attract these beautiful creatures to your yard. Butterflies are a joy to watch and they can also tell us a lot about our environment. So, why not put in a little effort

Anyone who has taken the time to grow plants of any kind be they decorative ornamentals or edible produce or herbs knows that it is an easy thing to lose a plant you’ve worked hard on for seemingly innocuous reasons. Something like PH imbalance, soil contamination, or parasites is enough to do the trick. Some

If you’re like most homeowners, then you probably spend a good amount of time and money each year trying to get rid of clover in your lawn. And if you’re like me, then you’ve probably tried just about every method out there – from herbicides to manual removal – with mixed results at best. But

Not all blackberries are the same. Pick the wrong one, and you’ll scramble for years trying to figure out what’s wrong. Is it the soil? Is it sunlight? Well, it may very well be the type of blackberry you planted! Fortunately, there are all kinds of blackberry varieties to choose from, so if you’re thinking

Gardening books and courses can get expensive fast. If you want to learn more about gardening without breaking your budget, there is plenty of information available. To get you started, here are 50 free gardening downloads that you can start reading right now… Gardening eBooks The Gardener’s Secret Handbook by Mike McGroarty Gardening doesn’t have

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