How to grow lima beans and when to harvest them! Many homesteaders are looking to grow more varied crops in larger quantities to counteract the effects of global food price increases. We’re all familiar with the more common types of…
Digging trenches may traditionally be the toil of chain gangs! But thankfully, modern tool technologies have eased the backbreaking burden. No need to break your back digging backyard garden trenches! Our favorite trench digger is the gasoline-powered DK2 Power OPT118 7-hp Trencher,…
Canada may have a reputation for being cold, but let me reassure you, it is possible to garden in every province in the Great White North. But if you’re considering immigrating to Canada, you might wonder which locations will satisfy…
There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a Floridian, you’re lucky! The hot and humid climate can sometimes be a challenge! The weather…
Splitting rounds for firewood is hard work. Your best splitting axe should be sharp, wieldy, ergonomic, durable, and affordable if you want your woodpile to last the winter. The Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe is our favorite and the best splitting axe…
Landscape rock can be a simple and effective way to transform your garden, especially if you’ve got an area where plants fail to thrive or is difficult for you to maintain. Rock gardens can be low maintenance and are a…
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest and dry them can be a great idea. In this guide – we remove all…
To make the most of a plum tree guild, it is always important to place it in the right spot and select the best companion plants to help your plum tree guild thrive. Understanding the type of soil plum trees…
Starting a worm farm business at home is an excellent option for farmers, smallholders, and gardeners looking to diversify their income streams. You might not make a fortune from the enterprise. But it could bring in a little extra cash,…
In 2020, people in the United States spent over $10 billion on herbal dietary supplements. That’s an incredible figure considering you can easily make many herbal remedies yourself, in the comfort of your own home, and you’ll know exactly what…
Feeling a bit daunted by making something beautiful out of your sloped backyard? Don’t panic! We’ve got all the best ideas for landscaping a sloped garden on a budget! Some of the most beautiful and creative garden ideas I’ve come…
Alberta’s winters may be harsh enough to freeze your eyelashes! But in the summer, attentive gardeners can still grow a breathtaking backyard bounty worthy of bragging rights. We’re going to show you how. Let’s discuss the do’s and don’ts for cool-climate gardening…
If you want to plant an apple tree in your garden, you should not cultivate it alone. In the wild, plants don’t grow in isolation. They grow in communities of plants. In your garden? You should mimic natural ecosystems and…
We often think of herbs strictly regarding their culinary or medical use. Alternatively, if we’re more into the looks than into consummation, we consider their shape, the size, and the hue of their lovely foliage. And herbs with white flowers are…
A wood saw belongs in your tool sheds like other essentials such as a hammer or pliers. But what happens when wood needs cutting, and your only saw has grown legs and disappeared? You find an alternative means of cutting the…