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11+ Outstanding Tips for Growing Your Own Onions
Discover the best tricks for planting onions this growing season. Short-day onions form bulbs with 12 hours of sunlight, and long-day onions require 14-16 hour days. Plant onions in loose…
7 Spectacular Ways to Grow Onions in Containers
Discover how to grow onions in containers from onion seeds and sets, and the scraps of onion bulbs. There are many onion varieties and it’s easy to plant onions in the early spring or fall…
4+ Great Ways to Grow Green Onions in Containers
Discover how to grow onions on your kitchen windowsill. Green onions, or bunching onions, are in the Allium family. Plant onion seeds or onion sets in nutrient-rich potting soil and enjoy an…
7 Smart Ways to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard
Learn how to get rid of chiggers, AKA red bugs, without calling pest control. Mow your lawn to discourage chigger larvae, or spray an insect repellent containing DEET or permethrin. Plus, find…
A Complete Guide to Banana Peppers
Learn the difference between chili pepper, bell peppers, pepperoncini, and banana peppers. As banana peppers ripen, they develop a tangy taste. Pickling Capsicum annuum foods is a way to preserve…
Growing Oregano for Chickens!
A hardy perennial in Zones 5 – 10 gardens, Oregano is a pungently aromatic plant that is one of the most important herbs in Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking. It has a bold flavor and a hardy constitution. It is also called Wild Marjoram. The flavor of Oregano can vary greatly from variety to variety. Greek Oregano is the spiciest
Growing Rosemary for your Chickens!
This fragrant herb isn't just for cooking anymore, it can also play a vital role in the well-being of your flock. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of feeding rosemary to chickens and discover why it's becoming a popular practice among chicken owners. From boosting immunity to improving egg quality, get ready to learn how this simple addition to their diet can make a big difference in your feathered friends' lives.
Collard Greens for your Chickens!!
re you looking for a nutritious and cost-effective way to keep your chickens healthy and happy? Look no further than collard greens! Feeding collard greens to chickens comes with a host of benefits that can significantly improve their health and product quality
7 Natural Remedies for a Potato Bug Infestation
Learn how to kill and prevent pill bugs without having to call in pest control services. Large numbers of the Colorado potato beetle cause destruction in the garden and it’s vital to take action…
A Few Smart Tips for Growing Sweet Potato Slips
Bring home a sweet potato plant from the grocery store and learn how to start sprouting sweet potato vines into slips with toothpicks and a glass of water. Growers have used a jar of water to…
Growing Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies
The Monarch Butterfly is a widespread tropical insect found in all parts of the world. There home range spans as far north as Canada. They are the only known butterfly to make a two-way migration as birds do. They are one of the few insects capable of making trans-Atlantic crossings. That's a yearly 3,000 mile trip across North America for millions of Monarchs!
Winter Sown Seedlings! Now What?
So now what? Although winter-sown seedlings at this stage are already much hardier than seedlings grown indoors simply because they have already been acclimated to the outside temperatures, there are ways now to ensure that your seedlings not only survive but thrive in their container until they’re ready for transplant. Here are some of the most important considerations.
Growing Collard Greens
Do you want to improve your overall health and well-being? Are you looking for a simple and delicious way to boost your immune system and increase your energy levels? Look no further than the humble collard greens! These leafy greens are not only a staple in southern cooking, but they also pack a powerful nutritional punch.
Growing Kale - Homesteading 101
A hardy biennial usually grown as an annual. Height 12-18" Width 8-12" When it comes to Kale in salads, Kale adds substance, color, and most importantly nutrition. Its colorful leaves are packed with vitamins and minerals. Kale's leaf texture can range from deeply puckered to deeply frilled.
Growing Dill - Homesteading 101
Dill is a warm-season annual herb that has feathery leaves on fronds that add a pleasant anise-like flavor to kinds of seafood, soups, salads, and sauces. Its subtle taste complements fish and shellfish. In addition to providing aromatic seeds and foliage, Dill will brighten your garden with its yellow-green flowers in the spring and fall.