Farm & Garden

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 […]

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Hydroponics has become a very popular method of growing fruits and vegetables at home. This is mostly due to the fact that it can be done in a smaller than usual space and the growth of the plants is accelerated due to them being able to more efficiently absorb nutrients. BUT, with hydroponics, you need

If you were to grow a strawberry plant from from seed you might not see fruit for 2 years. While there are a lot of great things about strawberry plants, they are not fast growers, unfortunately. While you may get some fruit in your first year, most people say they don’t produce well until at

Interested in getting into alternative growing but not sure where to start? This article aims to help you learn a bit about two of the most popular methods: Hydroponics vs Aquaponics. Hydroponics uses nutrient mixes and aquaponics uses fish to provide the nutrients. There are pros and cons to both systems obviously, but for a