Wet vs. Dry Seed Saving – Complete Guide for Both Methods
Every gardener who’s tried to collect seeds and keep them for the next year can tell you that seed saving …
How To Harvest & Save Amaranth Seeds | Step-by-Step Directions
Did you know that the Aztecs used amaranth as food around 7,000 years ago? They also used it in different …
Growing Tomatoes: Are Cages, Stakes, or Trellises Best?
Growing tomatoes can be a lot of work. There’s a lot of care, maintenance and support required. And by support, …
Tomatillo Jam Recipe
If you’re looking for an incredible recipe, this one surely won’t disappoint! Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 …
Peat Moss as Organic Matter: Pros & Cons + When To Use It
Peat moss has been a source of controversy ever since it was introduced as a growing medium in gardens. The …
Complete Bunching Onion Growing Guide for Superb Results
If you’re used to growing your own food in the garden, then bunching onions must be on your list of …
Hoverfly vs. Wasp – 6 Easy Ways To Tell Them Apart
Wasps are nobody’s idea of a good bug in the garden or the outdoors in general. They are quite destructive, …
Full Guide to Borage: Planting, Growing, Benefits & Uses
In his historic guide to herbal remedies, 17th-century botanist and physician Nicholas Culpeper remarked that Borage had the power to …
Foraging Elderberries: Identifying, Harvesting & Preserving
Elderberries are great for pie, jam, liquor, and much more. Foraging for Elderberries is a great way for homesteaders to …