10 Reasons to Choose Raised Bed Gardening
Are you trying to decide how to plant your garden this year? Maybe you have heard that a lot of people are using raised garden beds instead of using the traditional garden methods. There are some very good reasons why they are doing this. In this article...
10 Proven Tips to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden
Deer are fun to watch because they are graceful and keen creatures, but if given the opportunity they can eat up your whole vegetable garden in no time at all. Use these 10 proven tips to keep deer out of your garden while still enjoying them on your property. I hope...
21 Worst Mistakes Beginner Gardners Make
Are you wanting to start a garden this year? Give yourself a head start by avoiding these 21 beginner gardener mistakes. Gardening can be fun and rewarding but also challenging. Let’s get started! 1. Starting Out Too Big First garden? Let’s Go! As a...
How to Use Wood Ashes in the Home and Garden: The Ultimate Guide
Many people nowadays don’t give much thought about how to use wood ashes in their home and garden. With the invention of electricity our society has learned to depend more and more on electric heat and less and less on wood heat. But, there’s a rising...
Smart Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes on Your Homestead
I cannot stand getting bit by mosquitoes! My bites always swell and get really itchy. I hate having to swing my arms and walk in place just to be outside in the summer. I have been sick with malaria, so I know how important it is to protect yourself against mosquito...
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