Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
Saving zinnia seeds at seasons end is fun and easy to do Learn how to save zinnia seeds, to grow them year after year in the garden.
There are over 30 different crops you can plant in August. I am going to focus on the 9 crops you can plant in August that are the base fall & winter crops.
Vertical vegetable gardening saves space, helps avoid pests and disease, makes harvesting easier, and adds beauty to your garden.
Come learn how to grow garlic in any zone, including when and how to plant garlic cloves, tips for soil prep, containers, mulch, and more!
How to grow cantaloupe that is deliciously sweet and bursting with flavor. From choosing the right variety to harvesting at the perfect time.
All about planting, pruning, and harvesting basil. Includes tips for growing basil in containers, growing basil indoors, and how to grow basil in Arizona.
Learn how to grow luffa (loofah), a delicious vegetable to eat (when picked very young) or let luffa grow and develop into a useful sponge.
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
How to Use Eggshells in the Garden-Learn the different ways you can use your eggshells to benefit your garden plants and improve your garden soil!
Here's how to get rid of slugs in your garden and yard. 3 ingredients make this homemade chemical free slug tonic. Beer, Yeast and Sugar!
Use this guide to find the best shade perennials for your garden, plus get care tips for helping these plants thrive in your landscape.
An abundance of tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onions from the garden means it's time to make our favorite garden salsa recipe.
Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Here's exactly how to plant a single clove of garlic to grow an entire bulb.
Ever wonder what to do with all those strawberry tops? This recipe shows you how to take those strawberry tops and turn them into strawberry syrup.
Glorious summer days outside can be too easily wrecked by wasps, mosquitos, ants and horrie sunburn. But never fear. I have for you here super smart summer hacks to deal with all of them fast
This DIY Farmhouse style clothesline is the perfect addition to any homestead or backyard. Follow this easy tutorial to make your own.
Learn about how to plant, grow and care for lavender! There are many benefits to growing lavender, find out how to properly care for this great plant!
Everything has a season. Check out this month by month vegetable garden planting guide to what you grow in the garden when.
Discover the 7 easiest vegetables for beginners to grow. If you want a quick, abundant harvest you need these easy vegetables! Bonus 5 veggies to NOT grow if you're a beginner.
Read along to learn how to grow radishes, including when to plant, tips for preparing your soil, sowing seeds, proper spacing, thinning, harvesting, and also several tasty ways to use radishes in the kitchen!
Growing vegetables vertically on a trellis offers many benefits. Learn the various types of trellises and the best vegetables for a trellis.
Seasonal vegetables have great taste and they are also fresh, if you eat the vegetables according to the season then your body will definitely get…
Knowing when to harvest garlic can be tricky. Here are tips to help you decide when the time is right to harvest garlic, plus learn how to cure and store garlic for winter.
Recipe video above. This is a recipe for how to roast eggplant in the oven so each piece is plump and juicy on the inside, and beautifully caramelised on the outside. As oposed to a mushy mess, or shrivelled up and dismal! The key is: large pieces and high oven temp.Eggplant is actually really bland when raw, but it completely transforms when roasted. You don't need anything more than salt and pepper, but I've added some suggestions!
Pruning cucumbers - should you do it? Is it important? We answer those questions and more in our guide to pruning cucumbers the right way!
10 Beautiful Flowers to Start Growing from Seeds
Learn how to grow low-maintenance zinnias and add a long-lasting pop of color to your garden during even the hottest months of the year.
Have you considered growing peas in your garden? Learn how to grow peas from seed through harvest and try it out in your garden this spring!
Kohlrabi fries are the most delicious way to use up the kohlrabi in your CSA or from your farmer's market. With options for both the air fryer and baked in the oven, there's fries for everyone!
When you harvest cucumbers and realize you have too many cucumbers to eat, it’s time to try these ideas for what to do with extra cucumbers.
Picture this: one one side of the road, a small garden with tall and narrow shrubs, foliage, texture, even flowers, on the other side, a tall brick wall, or a
Fall is an excellent time to divide many perennial plants. You're likely to have more time, and your plants will be set for the spring.
Make your entire meal special with home grown cucumbers. Read the blog posts available on The Gardening Dad related to the Miracle Grow on Cucumbers.
This Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is healthy, easy and delicious. A different way of slicing the eggplant allows it to stay super crispy even though it is baked in the oven.
Permaculture food forests are autopilot gardens that need little human intervention except in the beginning. Here's how to build one.
