Store bought potting soil sellers have sterilized their soil to kill the bugs in it. You probably don’t want bugs crawling out of your plants and around your house. You can make unlimited amounts of sterile potting soil with this recipe and a gas grill.
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Neptune’s Harvest Fertilizer Product Review
I’ve been using Neptune’s Harvest Liquid Fertilizer for 10+ years. So I can tell you without a doubt, it provides a fast acting boost for your plants. Here’s my review of the product.
My Automatic Downspout Diverter
I’m in a unique position to review Rain Reserve downspout diverter kits for rain barrels because I’ve used one for 10+ years. Don’t make the same mistakes I made. Read my review.
Can Chickens Eat Weeds?
Can chickens eat weeds? Absolutely! Feeding chickens the right kind of weeds can reduce the amount of money you pay for chicken feed and give you healthier chickens.
Farm Stays FAQ: Planning Your Vacation
If you are considering a farm stay vacation, there are some things you should know before heading out. This farm stay FAQ helps you ask the farmer the right questions so you’ll get the most out of your vacation.
How Many Chickens Do You Need?
You’ve decided to keep chickens in the backyard. One of the first questions you face is how many do you need? Here’s how to decide how many chickens you should have …
How to Grow Carrots in Winter
Kids like winter grown carrots more than candy. Hard to believe, I know. Here’s how to grow carrots in winter using unheated hoop houses.
Mold on Strawberries
Mold on strawberries can be a difficult challenge to overcome. First you have to till under infected plants (or burn them). Then plant clover in the infected bed …
Vegetable Garden Watering FAQ
How much water does your garden need? It depends on these 4 factors: soil type, plant needs, air temp & humidity. Sandy soil needs more water. Mulch can reduce water needs dramatically.
Do Rotating Compost Bins Work?
I’ve been using tumbling or rotating compost bins for over 10 years. There are advantages and disadvantages to a tumbler over a compost pile on the ground. This is what I know …
Can You Plant Potatoes in Fall?
Everyone is asking can you plant potatoes in fall? That’s because there are many advantages to planting in the fall instead of planting in spring. Here’s what you need to know …
Transplanting Strawberries
Strawberries plants stop giving in the 4th & 5th years. Transplanting daughter strawberry plants can let you continue to harvest after the original plants stop giving.
Grow Cucumbers in a Hoop House
Why grow cucumbers in a hoop house? There are two main reasons: First, cucumbers are heat loving plants, and a hoop house lets you plant sooner and grow longer than growing outside. Second …