We have been growing potatoes on our place for generations. My grandfather and great grandfather grew potatoes as a cash crop for many years. Here is a guide on how to plant and...
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If you have ever stored potatoes for any length of time you have probably experienced the potato itself beginning to sprout. A sprouted potato doesn’t taste the same at...
Hummingbird Hacks. How to Attract Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators to Your Yard
Use these easy tips to attract more hummingbirds and other pollinators to your backyard. Every gardener or homesteader knows the value of having good pollinators visit your plants. Pollination is...
Garden Pests: How to Get Rid of Cabbage Worms in your Garden
Anyone who has raised cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, rutabaga, kohlrabi, kale, turnips, or mustard plants (all memebers of the Brassica family) has no doubt encountered the cabbage worm....
There is a good reason why your mother always told you to eat your veggies! My husband’s family has a genetic propensity for Type II Diabetes. Because of this, we take measures to fortify...
There is an age-old technique that will help your fruit trees to yield a more consistent crop from year to year. The technique will also aid in producing a better tasting and dependable...