One of my very favorite things is fruit. No matter what you’re in the mood for, no matter what sort of sweet and delectable treat you are hankering for, there is some kind of fruit out there that will deliver. And I love what you can do with it, from eating them when perfectly ripe … Read more
Pumpkins are the most popular squash out there. Whether they’re being grown for food, usually for soups and pies, or as decorations for all sorts of festive fall crafts, you will see fields and fields of these giant orange fruits every year. Lots of people even grow their own and their very own gardens. But … Read more
One of the trickiest aspects of growing a variety of vegetables in your garden is getting the different sunlight requirements down pat. Some of your veggies need tons of sun, others need less, and a few very particular ones are quite vulnerable to excess sun. Let’s look at jalapenos. How much sun do jalapenos need … Read more
Japanese knotweed is a shockingly persistent invasive species that has spread from Asia to Europe, North America and most other parts of the world. It grows in abundance, fast and deep, and proves difficult to eradicate. Most methods of control prove futile, but a few lucky folks are having success by letting their livestock to … Read more
Cucumbers are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables, and also one of the easiest to grow from seed. This makes them a great choice for a beginning gardener, especially if you don’t have much experience growing your plants from seed directly. How many cucumber seeds should you put in the hole when planting? … Read more
Goats are herbivores, but they eat way more than just grasses and hay. They will eat leaves, twigs, fruits, vegetables and more. Vegetables in particular make up a smaller but important part of a goat’s diet, often providing them with vitamins and minerals that their usual feed cannot. Goats can enjoy many of the same … Read more
No matter what your preferences are when it comes to heat, there’s bound to be a pepper variety for you. From the crisp, green sweetness of bell peppers to the ferocious wallop of the classic cayenne, there is something for every taste. The good news is that most pepper varieties are basically the same, and … Read more
Geese are mostly herbivorous. Though they can eat other things besides plants, grass and other plant matter makes up the majority of their diet, and indeed these are their favorite foods. Geese can also eat grains, including many cereal grains. As with most livestock, grains are a great source of energy for animals and they … Read more
Powdered milk is a fixture in most kitchens. It’s used in all sorts of baked goods and other dishes, as a shelf-stable substitute for liquid milk and also as an emergency preparedness ration. It is easy to prepare without electricity, nutritious, and it doesn’t taste too bad once you get used to it. There’s a … Read more
Most people think that goats, like many other herbivores, eat mostly grass as the primary part of their diet. But goats, unlike cows, actually prefer a varied diet of plant matter along with grass. Goats will eat leaves, twigs, vegetables, flowers, fruit and more on their day to day rounds. But how about ivy? Can … Read more
Have you ever been curious about how long pigs can live? I mean how long they could really live; Most don’t live very long at all if they are being raised for slaughter. A few months, maybe a year at most. But how long would a pig live if left to its own devices, or … Read more
If you keep chickens, you likely already know that they will eat just about anything they can reach. Of course, this includes the chicken feed that you so thoughtfully provide for them, but they’ll steal food from other animals and even your pets, nibble on grass and chow down on every other plant growing around … Read more
If you have a compost pile, you probably already know that it is a tricky process. Sure, you can add all of these organic materials from your kitchen and your yard, but not too much of one or the other or else the pile might fail! It’s definitely worth the effort, but it can be … Read more
No matter what kind of plants you are growing, indoors or out, you’ll have to get a lot right if you want to see them grow big and strong. One of the most important resources for any plant, of course, is water. But you cannot give plants too much water or you might wind up … Read more
There is hardly any decoration more associated with the onset of fall, and Halloween in particular, than the jack-o-lantern. Sometimes spooky, sometimes cheerful, and occasionally highly artistic there is just something about carving up a pumpkin that always gets you in the right spirit for the season. But, there is something of a trend when … Read more
Out of all the different foods that geese eat, with no question their favorite kind of foods are leafy green ones. Grass makes up the majority of their diet, along with various grains and other foliage. Basically if it’s a plant, and it’s green, geese want it, and this also includes a lot of different … Read more