IMG_1944 IMG_1940 Finding truly clean flour can be challenging when most commercial options contain traces of glyphosate from conventional farming practices. Growing your own wheat or other grains at home gives you complete control over what goes into your food from seed to table. You can grow glyphosate-free grains in…
Read MoreI used to put every single seed under grow lights. Then I calculated what it was actually costing me—and discovered that many of those seeds didn’t even want to be there. But which seeds actually need grow lights to thrive? This guide will help you decide. Some seeds need cold…
Read MoreWinter gardening doesn't really stop just because the temperature drops. It just asks for a different set of tools, ones that can stand up to cold soil, frozen ground, and the extra care winter plants need. The right winter gardening tools let you keep your garden going through snow, ice,…
Read MoreAre you thinking about planting garlic this year? If so, you’re in for a treat! Garlic is a fun and rewarding crop to grow in your garden. It’s easy to plant and care for, but getting the planting depth right is the first key to success. I recently received my…
Read MoreWith the increasing interest in sustainable and organic gardening practices, biodynamic gardening methods have gained popularity for their holistic approach to cultivation. By treating the garden as a self-sustaining ecosystem and incorporating practices such as companion planting, crop rotation, and natural fertilizers, biodynamic gardening aims to enhance the vitality of…
Read MoreBiodiversity is crucial for the health and resilience of any ecosystem, including your garden. By incorporating ethnobotany - the study of how people use plants for food, medicine, and other purposes - into your gardening practices, you can significantly enhance the biodiversity within your outdoor space. Ethnobotanical plants are often…
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me, just thinking that I need to get rid of black widow spiders in the garden freaks me out a bit.I don’t know what it is about them, but I’m fascinated and freaked out simultaneously.It could be because they are stunning, can be deadly, and are…
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