Composting is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to manage organic waste while enriching your garden soil. People often think of kitchen scraps, yard trimmings, and other common organic materials when it comes to composting. However, you might be surprised to learn that you can also compost duck waste effectively. Your sweet, waddling backyard pets can […]
There’s a lot of talk these days about the benefits of organic produce and “clean” eating, but what does that really mean? And how do we know which foods are really good for us and the environment? Sustainable farming is one approach to answering these questions. But what is it, exactly? It actually means a […]
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Are you highly allergic to bee stings and want to drive the bees away from your garden? While these hardworking pollinators are of great service to humankind, you need to plant flowers that don’t attract bees and do some alterations if you have insect phobia or allergy. But what flowers are bee-repellant and why do […]
Using chicken manure as fertilizer is a common practice for most rural gardeners. On the other hand, most chicken keepers also dream of a big backyard garden. Garden and chickens go hand in hand! It’s a great idea to marry the two hobbies together whenever possible. Not only is it mutually beneficial for plants and […]
If you’re thinking about starting a garden, your best bet is to do so in a raised bed. Learning how to build a raised bed garden isn’t complicated and can save you quite a bit of money. A store-bought raised garden bed will be expensive, with many options costing several hundred dollars. However, you can […]
If you grow your food, you know there’s nothing better than walking out your front door and plucking a juicy tomato right off the vine. But growing food requires an element of patience and a little bit of research. Otherwise, you could end up overwhelmed, and your lovely garden could fail. (Say goodbye to dreams […]
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Bees are essential to the environment and the pollination process. They play a vital role in our ecosystem yet they’re disappearing. One of the best things you can do to help the bee population is to create a bee-friendly garden. Here are a few tips on how to make your garden attractive to bees. How […]
If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you might wonder how to start. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy. There are countless benefits of vegetable gardening. Not only will you get great exercise and plenty of fresh air, but you’ll also be amazed by the quality and taste of your farm-fresh produce. There’s nothing quite like eating vegetables […]
Do you want to create a bee-friendly garden in your backyard using flowers that attract bees? These industrious pollinators have a specific color preference for flowers. So, if you want to magnetize them to your garden, choose the right blooms that can provide delicious nectar and pollen. But what are the best flowers to attract […]
Are squirrels driving you nuts? No pun intended, of course, but if you’re wondering how to keep squirrels out of your garden areas, you’ve come to the right place. Squirrels might seem cute and cuddly, but to a gardener, they can be an absolute nightmare. They get into bird feeders and wreak havoc on your […]
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