Yarrow is both a beautiful perennial and a valuable herb. From simple dried flower crafts to soothing tea and powerful tinctures, yarrow uses are practical and accessible.
While tap or well water will always have its place, especially in dry times, fresh rain remains the gold standard for keeping gardens lush and thriving.
Attracting butterflies is about more than nectar. Include host plants that support every life stage, from egg to caterpillar to winged adult.
Next time you see a fuzzy black caterpillar crossing your path, take a closer look. Do a little research to find out what type of moth or butterfly larvae you’re seeing.
Get to Know Four Common Caterpillars and Whether They are Friend or Foe
Delicate vegetables deserve a delicate touch, and the right weeding techniques can make all the difference in their survival and growth.
The work never stops — and neither should your boots. Prepare for rugged terrain and changing weather from summer through fall and into winter. Ask any farmer, and they’ll tell you: no matter the season, the work doesn’t wait. Summer’s heat brings long, sun-soaked days of sweat and hard labor, but as the calendar turns, […]
Cherry tomatoes flood the market at times. Here are ways to work around that or sell them to sources outside your usual outlets.
You can't stop all of your summer tomato problems, but with a little planning, you should be able to reduce some of your tomato splitting issues.
While cheese making a fairly simple process, it helps to learn the basics before you begin.
If you want homegrown mushrooms, just order a kit and grow them on your kitchen counter.
The market for mushrooms is expanding, and consumers are becoming more educated. Here's how you can enter the business of growing fungi.
