Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are a type of heirloom tomato that has been cherished by gardeners for generations. These large, meaty tomatoes are known for their excellent flavor and texture, making them a popular choice for canning, sauces, and salads. In this article, we will explore the fascinating story behind these unique tomatoes, as well as...
Dipladenia is one of my favorite plants because of its tropical origins. It’s a great indoor plant and can be grown outdoors in the right climate. It hails from South American tropical rainforests and is hardy enough to grow outside of its ideal tropical zone. In zones 9-11, Dipladenia is an evergreen bush. In zone...
Cuban oregano is one of my all time favorite plants because it’s so easy to grow and smells amazing. Cuban oregano, also known as Spanish thyme, Indian borage, and Mexican mint, isn’t actually a type of oregano but is a type of succulent. And like most succulents, they are drought resistant and hardy. Being related...
Using ducks instead for pest control might be coming into vogue for farmers everywhere. Two of the biggest issues farmers face on a daily basis are pests and weeds. Pests, like bugs and mites, destroy crops. Weeds take over fields and use up valuable resources that crops need to grow. Farmers are constantly trying to...
In another article, we talked about how to incubate coturnix quail eggs and some of the advantages of choosing that breed of quail, but they aren’t the only type of domesticated quail commonly kept by quail breeders. Bobwhite quail are another breed commonly kept, but most quail breeders find that they aren’t an optimized bird...
Raising backyard animals is, in my view, and important part of any garden. Of course, not every gardener will be able to, and that’s fine. Animals like ducks produce delicious eggs and manure that can be composted and used in your garden. The duck breed that I keep are the Campbell variety of ducks. In...
Horse manure is one of those amendments to a garden that really kicks it off and charges it up. Horse manure, like rabbit manure, is something I apply to my garden and compost heap pretty much every single year. For rabbit manure, I have my own source. This is another story though. Rabbit manure is...
Raising my own chickens has been one of the true joys in my life. I find them to be really interesting, amazing creatures. I can’t tell you how many chickens I’ve hatched from egg. I think my all-time favorite chicken breed is the buff orpington. They have a great personality, lay a bountiful number of...
Nothing stinks worse than going out to harvest some cabbage or basil only to find gaping holes in the leaves and a slimy, shiny trail all over your plants. You’ve been visited by slugs and snails! There are a few ways to prevent this from happening again though. Let’s talk about how to keep slugs...
It has so far not been a terribly uncommon experience in my life where I go buy a bunch of lettuce with lofty salad goals in mind only to have it rot and whither away, resulting in a tasty lettuce snack for my ducks. Such a shame. This lead me to wondering whether or not...
There are a few types of quail that people commonly keep, but coturnix quail are far and away the easiest to raise. We will be focusing on how to incubate coturnix quail eggs for this particular breed. Coturnix quail eggs are one of the easiest to incubate and hatch successfully. 9 weeks after you set eggs...
Have you ever picked a fresh, ripe plum from a plum tree and just eaten it right on the spot? If so, you’ve won at the game of life. If not, I highly recommend it. This article may help you live in a world where summers are full of fresh plums. That’s right, we’re going...
