Starting a backyard chicken coop for egg production is not only a fun project but also a rewarding one. Imagine waking up every morning to the fresh sound of clucking hens and gathering warm, freshly laid eggs. Whether you’re looking to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, enjoy farm-fresh eggs, or just want to experience the...
Storing water for long-term use is an essential task, especially if you’re looking to be prepared for emergencies, droughts, or simply to ensure a reliable water supply. It’s one of those things you might not think about until it’s too late, but having a plan in place can give you peace of mind and security....
I love fruit trees. In my yard, I have an apple tree and a pomegranate tree growing. As I write this, my apple tree is preparing for a bumper crop. I can’t wait to share extra fruit with my family and neighbors and make all sorts of things, like pies and fresh apple cider vinegar....
Mint oil has a number of uses––it can be used to add a minty flavor to drinks, add mint flavor to food such as chocolates and icing. In this article, we will cover how to make peppermint oil from a peppermint plant that you’ve grown at home. What You’ll Need To Make Peppermint Oil Dried...
Spring is a busy season for home gardeners. It’s the time to start raking matted leaves, edging the beds, removing winter protection wraps, inspecting for plants for damage, fertilizing the trees and plants, pruning flowering shrubs, and of course, pulling the weeds. Once the seeds for produce or flowers have been chosen and planted, the...
Composting is a little bit like magic. You can take food scraps that would otherwise be headed to your local landfill and instead use it to make hearty, healthy, rich soil. Some compostable things are a no brainer, like fruit and vegetable peels, greens that are past their prime, and other organic food scraps. Other...
A ketogenic diet is all about keeping your carb count low and fat and protein high. Ideally, you would consume fewer than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day, preferably closer to 20-25. Vegetables are generally low in carbohydrates, but not all of them are suitable on a ketogenic diet. When choosing keto vegetables, you should...
I can picture it now. I wake up in the morning and go outside to water my garden only to find that large portions of it are destroyed and left behind are little piles of pellet-like poop. I know immediately: deer have been here. If you live in an area with lots of deer and...
Growing pumpkins is a real delight. It’s so much fun to watch the vines slowly creep across your garden space, see the large, yellow and orange flowers open up and attract bees, and then green-at-first pumpkins start to develop. We’re going to teach you everything you need to know about these awesome squash. Squash-ome, if...
When people plant their first vegetable gardens, they tend to start with herbs, tomatoes, and similarly easy crops. Since carrots grow below ground, they seem more complicated to grow, but this is not the case. With proper guidance, anyone could be growing a crop of delicious carrots without fuss. For a successful harvest, check out...
It’s happened to me many times: I go out to do a little work in my garden only to find that ants have moved into one of my beds and aren’t too pleased that I’m rooting around out there. Ants in the garden can be distressing if you aren’t a fan of bugs, but they...
Bamboo is a popular plant in gardens because of how quickly a few bamboo shoots can become big, beautiful bamboo plants. Bamboo likes full sun and plenty of water, usually several waterings each week once established. It’s important to know your USDA hardiness zone before planting. And a word to the wise: most bamboo spreads,...
