Did you buy too much produce at your local farmers market or grocery store? Perhaps you forgot about the veggies you bought last week and
Easy to Grow Fruit Trees
The idea of farm-to-table foods has taken off in the last couple of years, with people wanting that fresh, crisp organic taste that only locally-grown
Homemade Ant Trap
Making your own ant trap is a remarkably straightforward and cost-effective solution for managing pesky ants in your home. Observe the areas where you frequently
Evergreen Plants for Shade
When those cold winter months approach, there is nothing sadder than the bare branches of deciduous trees. Planting evergreen shrubs and trees seems the next
How to Kill Wasps
While general perceptions of wasps lead many to see these creatures as a terrifyingly aggressive menace, these pollinators are just as crucial to the ecosystem
Borax for Ants Outside
Many of our pest problems occur once the weather starts to warm up for the summer months. Unfortunately, by that time, a lot of our
Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipes
Hummingbirds thrive on homemade nectar, which you can easily and affordably create to attract these delightful creatures to your yard. To make homemade hummingbird nectar,
Easy to Grow Fruit Trees
Having fruit trees in your yard provides an aesthetic of lovely sprawling branches peppered with occasional blossoms and plenty of shade in the hot summer
Canning Pears
Pears are a fruit that does not ripen very well on trees. To get the perfect pear, take it off the branch and let it
Water Bath Canning
Are you new to canning? If so, then you might wonder what is water bath canning. Water bath canning is the easiest method newbies can
Freeze Dried Fruit
Dried fruit often receives the stigma of being fattening or unhealthy due to a higher concentration of sugar content and a reduction in nutrients. However,
How to Freeze Blueberries
Whether it’s from an extremely productive bush, a good find at your local farmers market or a friend decided to share their harvest; sometimes you
Freezing Tomatoes
Freezing your favorite fruits and vegetables is an easy way to preserve that fresh, delicious taste throughout the year. Whether you want to know how
Can You Freeze Cottage Cheese?
How many of us have wondered can you freeze cottage cheese? If you seek an answer to this question, the answer is not so straightforward.
Dwarf Trees
When choosing the perfect inhabitants for our gardens, we tend to start with the best and brightest flowers first. There is so much more to
Canning Supplies
I know the importance of being prepared for canning season! To can your produce effectively and frugally, start with gathering Mason jars, preferably with wide
Fruit Trees in a Container
Fruits are an essential part of every diet, but buying produce at the grocery store or local market can get expensive. Of course, not all
Canning Pickles
When summertime is here, cucumbers are available at every farmers’ market and all grocery stores. Their crisp and fresh flavor is unmistakable and adds a
Thorny Bushes
In the age of high-tech security systems, it’s hard to recognize any other way to protect your home. As soon as the intruder crosses the
Indoor Fruit Trees
When I was young, I dreamed of having a large yard so I could plant all kinds of fruit trees. Now that dwarf trees are
How to Freeze Corn on the Cob
To many of us, corn on the cob represents summertime. We all love that time of year when our gardens and the local farmer’s market
Dwarf Citrus Trees
Citrus trees are the best. They adorn the landscape with spots of brilliant greens, yellows, and oranges, they perfume the air with fruit scents, and
Dwarf Fruit Trees
For centuries, homeowners have included fruit-bearing trees in their yards. Why? One reason is practicality because fruits have become increasingly expensive to buy. Does that
How to Make Vinegar
Vinegar is a household staple that you can use in so many different ways. Particularly for fans of DIY living, vinegar is an essential item
Grow Fruit Trees in Container
It may be below freezing in Antarctica, but you can still grow fresh fruit there. Just visit the McMurdo greenhouse to see the lemon tree
Which Plants Like Coffee Grounds?
Which plants like coffee grounds? I’ve heard you can use them in the garden. Since we drink a lot of coffee at home, I’d like