How to Fix Poor Soil
If you have purchased store bought bags of soil to fill your raised beds or to add to your rows then you know how costly it can be. If you have thick clay soil and have bought a tiller, likely you have had to use it year after year. Likewise, if you have sandy or …. Read More
A Seasonal Guide to the Farmer’s Market (Infographic)
I recently came across this infographic on how to find seasonal produce at your farmer’s market. I thought it was particularly useful this time of year as the season is changing and it can be hard to know what’s seasonal and what’s not. It was originally posted on Popsugar.com, and I thought the cool grid …. Read More
Ways to Keep Chickens Happy
I’m not sure that there is any data that quantifies how many more eggs you can get out of a happy chicken, but most people that raise animals could tell you that keeping your animals happy will help you get what you want out of them. Stress can cause chickens to fight with each other, …. Read More
Vinegar Does it All
When most people think of vinegar they probably think of salad dressings, or pickling, or the quintessential baking soda and vinegar volcano for kids. But most people would still underestimate vinegar, and in doing so they could waste money and expose them and their families to needless amounts of toxins. Here are a few ways …. Read More
3 Tips for Steady Potato Harvests
If you don’t have a root cellar, then you probably don’t want to have a 100-pound potato harvest. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t want to grow 100 pounds of potatoes or more. Instead of planting for one large harvest of potatoes, here are 3 tips for getting a steady supply of smaller harvests that …. Read More
How to Make Biochar (Video)
Often when production in the garden is low the response will be to add fertilizer. But is that really what your garden needs? Your garden is not simply the sum of its chemical components; it is a web of life. If your garden is not a desirable environment for beneficial micro-organisms, then everything that depends …. Read More
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Do you have a shady area in your yard that you wish you could grow some food in? Well, not every crop craves sun the way most due. Get yourself some hardwood logs and spore dowels and you could be growing delicious and valuable shiitake mushrooms for years to come. Here are some tips to …. Read More
Natural Tips for Aphid Control
Aphids are a nightmare for anybody who has a garden, and if you have a garden, there is a very good chance that you have or will have aphids at some point. What you need to do is learn how to get rid of them so they do not destroy your supply. Fortunately, there are …. Read More
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries are a favorite for natural health enthusiasts, for their healing and soothing properties for colds and flus. Elderberry syrup is a popular way to consume it, and is far healthier that over-the-counter cough syrup full of chemicals, sugar, and drugs. They contain a high amount of vitamins A, B and C, which support the …. Read More
DIY PVC Hoop House (Video Instructions)
It’s getting cold, and your crops are certainly feeling it when they are left exposed. A greenhouse is a great thing to have, but they are also expensive. A cheaper alternative is a hoop house. There are lots of videos that people have put online of their hoop houses and how they built them, …. Read More