There are all manner of gardening myths out there. One of the most prevelant is that coffee grounds will magically turn your tomato plants into fruit producing machines. But is there any truth to it? As is the case in most things, there is a hint of truth here. The truth being that coffee grounds […]
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While almost everything is better homegrown, tomatoes are the best of the best! While this is partially due to the varieties of tomatoes which are grown for stores – ones which were bred to withstand mechanical harvesting, but sacrificed flavor – part of it is the growing environment. Every plant needs nutrients, but which fertilizer
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I’d love to be able to tell you how many solar panels a 1500 sqft house needs… but unfortunately, you’re asking the wrong question. The truth is, it doesn’t matter what size your house is. It matters how much energy you use. The cost of your system (how many panels you need) depends on YOUR
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While it’d be great if you could just pick up a few panels and reliably generate your power output, it’s unfortunately, a bit more complicated than that. Here are the main thing you need to know before you can figure out exactly how many panels you’ll need for your energy needs. How Much Power Do
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Need some help growing potatoes? In this article, we’ll be talking about how to grow potatoes from eyes! Yes, even grocery store potatoes can be grown this way, though you can purchase seed potatoes too if you’d prefer a more rare or specific variety. Here’s how to do it. Whole Potato or Portions? There is
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Growing potatoes is an effective way to create valuable calories and nutrients if you’re looking to be more self-sufficient. But, sometimes it’s not as straight forward as people think. One of the most common questions is how deep should you plant your potatoes? Plant potatoes in a 4 inch trench, covered with soil. Potatoes need
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If you’re interested in getting started with hydroponics it’s easy to get lost in the details. There’s a lot to learn and even more stuff to buy in a huge number of price ranges. But, the truth is, you don’t need a super expensive or complicated system to get started learning about hydroponics. That’s why
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Coffee grounds have been touted to be able to do nearly everything, and while there is some truth to their usefulness – there are also a LOT of myths floating around out there. Here are the facts on using coffee grounds in your garden. Coffee Grounds Are Almost Always Highly Acidic In nearly all cases,
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The eggshell is an item of much debate in the world of gardening. People claim that they will do everything from deterring pests to delivering nutrients to your plants, but is it true? The truth is, while eggshells won’t harm your plants, they won’t do a lot on their own to benefit them. That’s because
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Potatoes are a staple of the American diet, and as such, many people want to grow them. Not only are they a great source of carbs for your self-sufficient garden, but they are fairly quick growing and plentiful. However, there are some fatal mistakes a new gardener can make which will limit the potential of
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