Compost and worm castings are both powerful storage houses of nutrients for your garden plants. There is a lot of talk about these both, and on the surface, they seem almost similar. Compost has many benefits, and I first started my soil health journey with compost. When you make compost, you are making a soil …
Pine needles come from pine trees, which are evergreen conifers. The needles fall off the tree and pile up on the ground beneath it. They can be used as mulch, or they can be composted. There are many benefits to using pine needles in your garden, as they are a great source of organic matter. …
I have a large beautiful comfrey plant in my garden. It is one of the plants that makes me sad that we are selling this homestead! But I’m taking a small piece of root to grow a beautiful comfrey on the new homestead as well. Comfrey is an amazing plant. Of all the herbal remedies …
Any gardener knows that compost is essential for healthy plants. It provides nutrients that help plants to grow, and it also helps to regulate moisture levels and prevent weed growth. In addition, compost can also help to improve the structure of the soil, making it more resistant to erosion. It also contributes to healthy soil …
Dried herbs are a key ingredient in most recipes. They enhance the flavor and punch of our food. In addition to taste, they boast a wide range of health advantages. Homemade dehydrated foods are typically healthier than those you purchase from a store because they usually contain just one whole ingredient that has been dried …
Chives make a tasty addition to many dishes. If you have been buying chives at a supermarket or a specialty store, you may be interested in learning how to grow your own. You can also learn how to dehydrate chives so you can enjoy this delicious herb whenever you wish. The most common way to …
You enjoy the first sip of coffee every morning, but what do you do with the coffee grounds? It may seem like junk, but it could be a treasure for you! Coffee grounds provide free organic matter for your garden. Organic matter is anything that gets decomposed into humus. Humus is organic material that has …
It’s not always easy to know how to sterilize canning jars. But, the process of sterilizing empty jars is really simple. There are several different methods that we’ll cover. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Choose the one that makes sense for you. Home canning is a proven method of home food preservation and one …
Warmer temperatures often mean a longer growing season, but not for all of us. Gardeners in a short-growing climate have the added challenge of tomatoes not ripening on the vine. Thankfully there is a solution and it’s a simple one at that. Knowing how to ripen tomatoes indoors is great news for tomato lovers. You …
Preserving potatoes for winter is a great way to have fresh potatoes all year long. There are many methods of preserving potatoes, but the three most popular are freezing, root cellar, and canning. My favorite is storing them in a root cellar, but that’s not possible for many people. We just harvested our potatoes yesterday. …
