Ladybugs are often touted as a safe solution to aphid problems in the garden because their use doesn't involve harmful…
Swarming is a natural tendency for bees in the spring and early summer, and making splits and nucs is just…
Many American gardeners cling fast to the idea that the growing season doesn't begin until Memorial Day weekend. Yet in…
I'm a big fan of season extenders like cold-frames and mini hoop-houses for the family garden. Last year I managed…
If you've never made your own laundry soap you don't know what you're missing. The laundry soaps that are available…
Previously I ranted about budget-meat versus local and sustainably raised meats. I'm not going to rehash the topic--but you can…
I'm planting garlic today! I've never done this before, so I can't offer any advice from personal experience. However I…
With genetically modified ingredients in just about everything processed, it can be a daunting challenge to avoid them when you…
Keeping bees is a fascinating and rewarding hobby. For many people, once they get started they are quickly infected with…
All summer you've been enjoying the bounty of your garden, but now there's a chill in the air and it's…