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Inspired by different colours, shapes and sizes of my daylilies
I love the different colours and shapes and sizes. My brilliant large yellow daylily looks like it should be dessert, while the peachy frilly…
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Planting in the Sun
Judith discusses the importance of locating your plants in the sun It is a grey day with various types of precipitation and a heavy…
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Going to Seed
Several flowers and vegetables are going to seed. I took the opportunity to carefully collect Sweet Cubanelle pepper seeds. The humidity is oppressive this…
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Dahlias Store Energy in their Tubers
Propagating Dahlias Dahlia plants store food and energy on their roots and underground stems called tubers. Oblivious individuals might even mistake these clumps of…
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How to Propagate Cyclamen
When propagating cyclamens, remember that each propagation technique is not necessarily suitable for all types of cyclamens. Did you know that cyclamen plants come…
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Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…
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Putting Houseplants Outside
Many of your houseplants would love a little summer vacation outside. I recommend that you avoid direct sunlight however because too much full sun…
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Spike Mats Solution To Plants Being Dug Up
The spike mats worked to keep the chipmunks away. The areas where I had put spike mats were not touched, so that was encouraging.…
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Homemade Rhubard and Orange Jam Recipe
I found a great recipe for rhubarb-orange jam, and it is truly delicious. I picked the rhubarb and checked the fridge and found some oranges.…
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Rooting in Water
I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will be interesting…
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Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?
A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…
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Getting Rid Of Aphids: Yes, but Don’t Be Too Quick About It
Aphids, small piecing, sucking, leaf eating, and troublesome pests are common on outdoor plants and on houseplants. Aphids are easily brought indoors on infested…
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Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics
It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of…
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Veggie Bites – Partial Shade Planter
My partial shade planter is starting to grow. It is not too late for you to plant a few seeds in partial shade as…
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19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…
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Veggie Bites – Seedlings and Potatoes
I have planted up several tomato plants and there are other seedlings that would like to be potted up as well. In my case,…
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Veggie Bites – Peonies and Borage
Oh, Borage, I love this herb! I am hoping that you will try planting it next year in your garden or in pots. Greetings…
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Harvest Tasty Fall Vegetables
Most avid gardeners have planted the vegetable essentials in abundance, but what about the forgotten vegetable and those varieties that look a little different…
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Growing Your Garden with some Chickens
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for…
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Outdoor Living Ideas
There is plenty of improvement you can do to spruce it up. By putting in a bit of time and effort into improving your…
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What is Square Foot Gardening?
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according to their mature…
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12 Essential Garden Tools for Pros and Beginners
The 12 essential gardening tools you cannot do without if you intend to start a successful garden. Having these tools in your shed is…
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Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food
Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We scoured our favorite homesteading sites to find the best recipes for the…
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Tomato Blight: Identification and Treatment
Tomato blight refers to a family of pathogens, caused by fungus which spreads through tomato foliage, often during wet weather.
