Cutworms
If there is one pest I really hate it’s the cutworm. Although they are part of the caterpillar family, I do not put them in the same category as the cute, fuzzy caterpillars I collected as a child. Cutworms are ugly, squishy, and sometimes bristly. Even their colors of black, grey, brown, green, and white [...]
How to choose the right spreader for seed and fertilizer
If you are like me, you love to keep your lawn in good shape. It is not a matter of keeping up with the Joneses, the Smiths, the Kowalskis, Lees, Hwangs, or anybody. For me it is a matter of being a good steward over the land in my care. One of the issues that [...]
Organic Wine: Reprieve for the Allergic
When I was a kid, I developed an allergy to peanut butter, something I loved to eat by the spoonful. While others ate it, mixing clumps with strawberry jam and putting it between two slices of bread, I stood by drooling; then, with a sense of defeat, I went to stick my head in my [...]
How to maintain a healthy lawn in two, natural steps
To maintain your lawn without using chemicals of any kind requires three things only: a good mower, a hose, and time. Get a good lawnmower and keep its blade sharp. Cut your grass every week during the peak growing times, making sure that you never cut any more than 1/3 of the total height of the [...]
Herbs - Sweet Basil
If you like a little sweet basil mixed in with your scrambled eggs in the morning or sprinkled on your sliced tomatoes at lunch or dinner, then sweet basil is an herb you will want to plant in your herb garden. Sweet basil originated in India and was thought to help protect against evil. The Hindu [...]
Mulching Benefits / Organic and Inorganic Mulch Types
Mulching is the practice of placing a loose surface onto the surface of soil in your flower or vegetable garden in order to protect, insulate and beautify the area. This loose covering is called a mulch and it can be either of an organic or inorganic variety. Examples of mulches include compost, stone and grass [...]
How To Keep Houseplants Healthy
The Neglected Houseplants I have houseplants that are over 25 years old. Yes, you can keep them that long and longer, if you give them the right environment to thrive in and show them some loving care. Not all of my houseplants have been lucky enough to live long lives. There have been some that have [...]
Apple Trees
Growing Apple Trees Apple trees are better grown in Northern America. They will not do so well in some of the more Southern States in the US. Firstly, you will have to find out what types of apple trees grow best in the area where you live. Ask at your local garden center, or local gardeners in [...]
Weed Control - Choking
How to choke weeds out of your garden Getting rid of weeds in your garden is often a matter of soil cultivation and diligence. However, what is good news is that to completely eliminate weeds, you don’t actually need to bend over for hours every day pulling at the little nasties. In addition to taking good [...]
Herbs - Chives
Chives are a perennial herb that are native to and grow in the wilds of China and other Eastern countries. It is not only known for its culinary attributes, but also for its medicinal properties. Chives have even been described in folklore as being used to ward off evil spirits. I grow chives in my [...]
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