GARDEN

“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates Garlic, lovingly called “the stinking rose,” brings flavor to dishes from many of the world’s cuisines. Garlic’s proven health benefits were […]

Boron is a trace mineral, common supplement and nutrient that is, sadly, neglected by many of us. Found naturally in several plants, it offers several benefits, not just to plants but also to all of […]

A while back, I was considering some different health remedies to add to my arsenal. I had seen an article about goji berries and my curiosity was piqued. You see, I am always looking for […]

My grandmother had an old habit of always planting her herbs by the back door of the kitchen. She took a flowerbed that was there and incorporated most of her herbs in with the lovely […]

Rose hips are a wonderful herb to have on hand in your herbal remedy toolkit. But, how on earth do you get them? You can certainly order them from a variety of health and wellness […]

By: Kristina Phelan There are so many things to consider when establishing a homestead: from deciding what kind of animals to raise to what you should grow in the garden. Many new homesteaders may be […]

Hay baling is hard work, really hard work. But engaging in traditional farm chores will vastly cut down on animal feed costs while ensuring meat, milk, and recreational livestock. Typically, a hay field can be […]

Save the bees..but kill all the yellow jackets you can find. I love honeybees, without them we would all die because they pollinate 70% of the food we consume. But, I never feel even the […]

If you’re a homesteader, growing delicious, healthy crops is likely a top priority for you. However, this can be a challenge if you’re dealing with infertile, uncooperative soil. Adding fertilizer to your garden soil is […]

article written by Jackie Greene If you own a garden, you are likely already aware of the myriad health benefits associated with growing your own food. Homegrown vegetables can be grown without pesticides, herbicides, or […]

Japanese beetles can destroy the bulk of your garden crop in just days. They not only have a devastating impact on growing plants, but are extremely difficult to kill. Short of standing in your garden […]

It’s time to give root vegetables a shot this season! In a few more weeks, we’ll all be gardening in earnest. Many gardeners already have started their seeds indoors, and are prepping their garden beds […]

Smart gardeners know how important it is to preserve a garden from pests who can turn your beautiful looking garden into a damaged, gnawed-on mess. According to some reports, rodents alone are believed to destroy […]

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables around the globe, often receiving the affectionate nickname of “kingpin of the garden.” While it is extremely easy to grow tomatoes in a garden, doing it […]

by Michael Wight and Tara Dodrill Despite the wide availability of gardening advice available via blogs, books, websites, informational articles, and even video collections on YouTube, many people fail to take care of their gardens […]