If you love fresh produce and fresh eggs on your plate, growing a garden and keeping chickens is a pretty logical choice. There are few things better than going to the garden in the morning, collecting a few eggs from your hard-working hens, picking a tomato, zucchini, some spinach, and a few leaves of basil...
You’ve probably heard the term ‘organic’ thrown around, applying to everything from produce to processed foods like pizzas and veggie burgers. Organic as a marketing term is used to describe food that is grown without any synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals. Organic foods are often considered healthier because they are grown without the use...
Herb gardening is a rewarding hobby that has been practiced for centuries and is gaining popularity today. Herbs are incredibly versatile and can be used in a range of recipes, medicines, and even as decoration. Gardening with herbs has many benefits, including providing a sense of relaxation and satisfaction, as well as being an eco-friendly...
Perennial herbs like wooly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) are one of the best-kept secrets about gardening, but I’m here to let the secret out. This plant is strong, hardy, you can walk on it, you barely need to ever water it, and it’s fully edible, tasting wonderful in a pizza sauce. Growing this variety of thyme...
Thyme is one of my favorite herbs to grow. Red creeping thyme is probably one of my all-time favorites. Did you know you can grow it into a full-sized lawn? Wild. In general, it’s a great ground cover and fresh thyme really enhances the flavor of my homemade pizza sauce. I have a pretty good...
If you’re thinking about adding ducks to your backyard, farm, or homestead, you might be wondering: how often do ducks lay eggs? How many eggs will my ducks lay every year? It’s a good question. You wouldn’t want to add a bird to your homestead that doesn’t produce very many eggs, right? Some breeds of...
Roses are undeniably beautiful, with their deep red petals and sweet scent. But when their leaves start to turn yellow, it can be a disconcerting sight. The yellowing of rose leaves can be caused by a variety of things, including over-watering or a lack of nutrients. If your rose leaves are turning yellow, it’s a...
Having a lush, green, perfect lawn is a gold standard for many homeowners. Unfortunately, the grass seed we lay down doesn’t always like to do what we want. Sometimes it has difficulty getting established and looking nice. It can be difficult to grow grass under a tree. Trees are beautiful and should be planted everywhere,...
If you want to be a successful gardener, there’s one thing you absolutely must know: your hardiness zone. Having a successful garden in Los Angeles means knowing when the first and last frost is likely to take place and how cold it gets in the winter. The climate of Los Angeles, California is characterized by...
Fall is my favorite time of year because of all the different colored fall leaves. The bright oranges, reds, and yellows of the leaves make me feel so happy and content. I love to take walks and admire the beauty of the trees in my neighborhood, as well as take pictures of the colorful leaves....
Plumeria is a tropical flowering plant that is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that produces clusters of fragrant, waxy-looking flowers in shades of white, pink, yellow, and red. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and are popularly used in floral arrangements. Plumeria is easy to grow and requires minimal...
Raising quail is an easy, fun, and ultimately rewarding hobby. Once your chicks are adults, you get fresh quail eggs! Not a bad deal, right? Quail are super easy to raise. This guide will show you how to raise quail chicks. Picking the right breed of quail to raise is important, so be sure you’ve...
