by Matt Gibson Whether you’re trying to tend to a healthy lawn, grow a few flowers or vegetables, or manage an entire farm, whether or not to use pesticides and fertilizers is an issue that you will need to confront at some point. Though there are many negative effects that … [Read more...]
How to Fight Cane Blight
By Matt Gibson Cane blight is a nasty fungal disease that affects raspberry, blackberry, and rose plant stems as well as the fruit of apple and pear trees. Though all of these plants are at risk of contracting cane blight, the raspberry plant (namely black raspberry) is most … [Read more...]
How to Grow Dyer’s Woad (Isatis Tinctoria)
by Matt Gibson Dyer’s woad has taken a back seat in practical usage as a dye to more modern coloring techniques, and it is seldom grown as a decorative flower. However, it was widely grown in ancient days for its deep blue dye, which was used for dying fabric and clothing, as … [Read more...]
How to clean and maintain gardening tools
Successful gardeners need more than just sunshine and a green thumb. Learning to properly maintain an array of garden tools is as important as the tools themselves. Tools made with higher grades of steel are often more prone to rust and can be costly to replace. With care, your … [Read more...]
24 Household Uses for White Vinegar: The Go-To Ingredient for Natural Cleaning
You use it for making a science fair volcano or for whipping up dishes in the kitchen. But did you know white vinegar has a lot more uses? Check out our 24 incredible uses for white vinegar. 1. Clean your computer. Reader’s Digest recommends turning off your computer, then … [Read more...]
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