We recently had a black that lasted for a few days. As we haven’t had a long lasting black out for a few years it was an eye opener to...

There is a trend to filling planters with sticks in order to reduce the amount of soil needed. We have been doing this for the last few...

Two years ago I purchased a 3 tier wooden flower stand. Unfortunately, these days such products are expensive and low quality. So I got...

When purchasing a house with a septic system there are a few things to keep in mind. Regardless of what the “experts” may tell you, you...

This is a simple test to determine soil texture by hand. Remember this is just an approximation. For bigger projects it is recommended to...

Making your own butter is super simple and easy. Ingredients All you need is cream with a high fat content. Such as whipped cream...

This is simple test to determine the water absorption rate of your soil. Uses: Septic designs, wells, building structures, garden...

Mainly used in raised beds to get the most out of them. The idea is that the bed is divided into square feet and by using the charts it...

We tried the old method of using corn instead of a trellis or a stake to grow the beans and squash as the base. It didn't work as well as...

Planting corn is suppose to be easy and simple. However, we found that there is more to it than they tell you. This is what we learned...

Raised beds have become trendy. Most trends are passing and not necessarily helpful but this is one that was beneficial prior to the...

Had a strawberry plant that wasn't doing well. This is how I revived it. Its been 2 years and it is still going. Got a bigger pot Fresh...

Mulch is commonly used in gardens and for landscaping. It is a layer of material that is applied over the soil. You can use grass...