Have you been wondering how to grow green onions from kitchen scraps? It’s surprisingl simple, and it makes a great indoor gardening lesson for kids too! One of the many things my daughters have been interested in is re-growing foods. …
Raising mealworms for chickens is a fun way to always have a nice treat on hand for your backyard flock. After establishing your colony, mealworms farms are easy to maintain too. When we decided to get chickens, I knew I …
Snakes can be a curse or a blessing, depending upon how you look at them. If you’re set on repelling snakes from your yard or garden, check out these tips and tricks for protecting your property. If the sight of …
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We stopped using commercial bug sprays from the grocery store many years ago. We’ve tried some natural bug sprays, but it’s so easy to make your own Homemade Bug Spray that there’s no reason to buy it. If you have …
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Did you discover some sprouting onions in your produce basket? Learn how to plant a sprouted onion in your garden in this easy gardening tutorial. Many years ago, I figured out how to plant an onion that has sprouted in …
A list of the best coffee pods for Keurig and Nespresso Machines that are compostable or recyclable. The pros and cons of each eco-friendly option explained. I love the convenience of single serve coffee brewers like Keurig and Nespresso machines. …
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Get our best tips and tricks for creating soil and an environment to attract earthworms to your garden. If you’ve been gardening for long, you’re probably already friends with the earthworms. If you are newer to gardening, you’ll be pleased …
Do you want to know how to use essential oils in your garden? Learn about the best essential oils for gardening and grab some helpful recipes for gardeners. If you are already an essential oil user and a gardener, then …
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Whether you’re growing tomatoes in your garden or in pots, one of these seven methods will help you support your growing tomato plants. If you’re new to growing tomatoes, you may not know what to expect. If you have grown …
Are your backyard chickens bored, noisy and destructive? Learn how to keep your chickens busy and happy with these tips and tricks. If you have backyard chickens, then you can probably relate to our plight. Every year when Spring rolls …
Learn how to make a calcium supplement for your backyard chickens using egg shells. Easy DIY to help keep egg shells strong without encouraging egg eating. A few months back, something dreadful happened with our backyard chickens. I discovered not …
Are you looking for DIY pest control tips that work? Learn to use essential oils to deter common bugs and insects from your home. Spring and summer are the worst time for pests, when their numbers are high and they …
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Are you intimidated by growing cauliflower in your garden? Use these tips to hone your gardening skills and, with some work, you’ll have hearty cauliflower plants in no time. Not a lot of gardeners are comfortable with growing cauliflower, partly …
If you’re growing tomato plants in your garden and you’re getting an early frost, you may be wondering what to do. Contrary to popular belief, you can ripen green tomatoes indoors with my easy method. Winter has a tendency to …
