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How Many Chickens Do You Need?
You’ve decided to keep chickens in the backyard. Congratulations! One of the first questions you face is how many do you need? Here’s how to decide …
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.
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.
Benefits of Pruning Tomato Plants
Pruning tomato plants is all about focusing plant sugars to get bigger or more tomatoes. Read about how to prune tomato plants so you get what you want.
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.
Do Rotating Compost Bins Work?
I’ve been using tumbling compost bins for over 10 years. There are advantages and disadvantages to using a tumbler over a compost pile on the ground.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
How to Grow Blueberries
I’ve been growing blueberries forever. I’ve learned a lot during that time. Here are all the things I wish I knew when I started, including how to plant, feed, water, pollinate, pick and otherwise grow blueberries.
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 …