Tips for Raising and Harvesting Eggplant
Eggplants come in an assortment of sizes and colors, but no matter what they look like, they are delicious! I’ve sliced them thin and used them in place of lasagna noodles, mashed them up with garlic...
View ArticleCompost Tumbler vs Compost Pile (or Bins)
Composting is something I’ve done since childhood. My dad always kept two or three large bins which he turned and rotated, and even let the chickens scratch through now and then. So, when I wanted to...
View ArticleUsing Diatomaceous Earth in Your Backyard
Diatomaceous Earth is one of the most common natural pest control substances known to gardeners and homesteaders. This fine white powder is the bane of insects everywhere! As a mother of two little...
View ArticleTips for Growing Green Beans
The great thing about green beans is, you don’t have to have a green thumb to be able to grow them. They are easy to grow, fairly hardy, and just about fool-proof! Just give them plenty of room, water,...
View ArticleHow To Grow Elderberries And An Elderberry Pie Recipe
Elderberries (Sambucus canadensis) have surged in popularity for their unique taste in jams, jellies, juices and pies. Some people have gone one step further and use them in winemaking. Others have...
View ArticleCreating the Perfect Garden Shed
One of the things that sold me on this rental property was the huge backyard. After that? Two garden sheds! Our previous place had no shed. We had a tiny garage, but it housed anything that didn’t fit...
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