Are you looking for an alternative to in-ground garden beds this growing season? Are you short on space for your favorite vegetable plants? Grow bags are a convenient way to plant tomatoes and more without a ton of garden space. With proper care and storage, you can reuse them each year for a customizable garden …
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Bat guano is one of the most potent components of several high-quality fertilizer mixes. Some folks, with a bit of experience, even use bat manure in its raw form with success as well. In this guide, we discuss what it is that makes the best bat guano fertilizer so great for your plants. We also …
When I worked in the Chicago Public School system as a recess coach, I often saw the classes out planting their own vegetables and herbs. Unfortunately, some of the plants the teachers chose were seeds that are slow to germinate. It was then that I realized that if you’re introducing your kids or a classroom …
Every job requires the right tool. When it comes to picking ripe fruit from the top of a tree, a fruit picker is exactly the tool you need. With plenty of options on the market, it’s a daunting task knowing which is truly the right one. If you’re new to harvesting fruit or are an …
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If you are an apple addict like I am, a great project to ensure that you always have fresh, delicious apples on hand is growing your own apple tree in your backyard. Yes, growing apples takes a lot of time, but it doesn’t have to take a lot of work. Just follow these simple steps! …
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Basil’s title as “King of Herbs” comes from long centuries of herb domination. In ancient times it was used to embalm corpses before the mummification process; it was believed to have magical healing powers, and the Greeks even believed that it could cure a dragon’s bite. Even in modern times, basil’s uses and benefits might …
Picking an apple is a simple task—you walk up to a tree and just grab one. But what happens when, instead of one, you need to pick 50? Or what would you do if the one you crave is sitting at the very top of the tree? This is when an apple picker comes into …
The AeroGarden is a lifesaver for anyone who wants to grow veggies indoors and needs a little help with caring properly for the plants. Timers, reminders, and so much more make this a great solution for indoor gardening in a small space. For Christmas, my mother-in-law purchased one for my husband and me to boost …
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Lettuce has been cultivated for thousands of years as supplemental food stuff and has become a staple in most cultures as the perfect leafy green to serve alongside favorite main dishes. Although you may have heard from time to time it truly has no nutritional value, you can most definitely ignore this advice as all …
Strawberries are one of the world’s most favorite fruits and have been cultivated for thousands of years for its sweet, juicy, and slightly tangy flavor. Hardy, easy, and inexpensive to grow, they contain an abundance of vitamin C and antioxidants to help keep you healthy! They also pair well with a wide variety of both …