by John Johnson | Aug 28, 2023 | Ducks
Duck Predators and How to Protect Your Flock There are many duck predators in urban and suburban environments. Understanding the basics of securing a duck coop and run will go a long way in reducing the impact of predators. A couple of rolls of 1/4″ hardware...
by John Johnson | Aug 15, 2023 | Container Gardening
Thriving Container Gardening with Root Pouch Grow Bags Grow a thriving container garden using grow bags from Root Pouch. These specialized garden containers are designed for optimal plant growth. Made from recycled materials that are BPA free and non-toxic. These...
by John Johnson | Jul 24, 2023 | Backyard Poultry, Mulch
Keep Birds Healthy with Woodchips for Chicken Run Turn woodchips for a chicken run into the perfect mulch for gardens and a food forest. Wood chips are the best ground cover for chicken and duck runs due to being high in carbon and low cost. Source chips from...
by John Johnson | Jul 23, 2023 | Tools
How to Use a Garden Hoe Like a Professional Pick the hoe for your garden. Stand firm, push, and pull the tool through the soil to transform the dirt into a luscious garden. Knowing how to use a garden hoe like a professional makes your days weeding, cultivating,...
by John Johnson | Jul 11, 2023 | Container Gardening, Gardening
What is Container Gardening Container gardening is perfect for growing in small spaces or homesteaders that can never say no to one more plant, but lack additional ground. Containers come in all shapes and sizes, so match the right size pot to the vegetable, fruit,...
by John Johnson | Jul 4, 2023 | conventional gardening, Gardening, organic gardening
Harvest Root Vegetables from a Backyard Garden Everyone loves to harvest root vegetables from a backyard garden. These crops are a staple. We dedicate an entire bed to growing specific varieties of organic garlic for their tasty scapes and massive bulbs. Harvesting...
by John Johnson | Jul 3, 2023 | conventional gardening, fruit trees, organic gardening
Watering Fruit Trees in a Food Forest Watering fruit trees in a food forest requires a little planning when building a backyard orchard. Applying water to a couple of trees with a single hose is simple. Once you have a dozen or more trees and countless berry bushes...
by John Johnson | Jun 28, 2023 | Tools
The Best Tools for Weeds in the Garden The best tools for weeds in the garden is the one that you have by your side when you see the weeds. However, when planning to work in the garden select the tool for the task at hand. Picking the right tool is half the battle. ...
by John Johnson | Jun 27, 2023 | Gardening, Tools
Cultivating Tools for Backyard and Market Gardeners Always use a cultivating tool to aerate the soil in the garden beds. The microorganisms that live in the soil and help your plants thrive appreciate the soil aerated and loose. The plant roots can quickly expand in...
by John Johnson | Jun 22, 2023 | Mulch
Using Straw as a Mulch in the Garden Using straw as a mulch in the garden is a great way to use your animal bedding. Of course, you can apply straw straight from the bale to your garden beds as well if you need a good mulch material. The straw will keep the moisture...
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