Growing potatoes is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. They can be grown in trenches or in containers.
How to Grow Potatoes in the Ground I have had a garden for several years now, and have been trying to grow a variety of herbs and vegetables. This year we decided to try to grow potatoes. I remember growing them as a kid and digging them up in the fall. What fun!…
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Who knew!? You can actually use Epsom salt as a natural fertilizer in your garden. Household Epsom salt is composed of a mixture of Magnesium and Sulfur, which are both beneficial for plants growing in your garden. Epsom salt is especially effective in encouraging growth in your green peppers and tomatoes. See Today’s…
Read More Using Epsom Salt as a Natural Fertilizer in the GardenI love bird houses. Big ones, little ones, all different colors. I have a number of them all over my yard. Some are big enough for birds to move in and make a nest, and others are just for display. Recently I found some unpainted mini-birdhouses at Michaels craft store for $1 each and I…
Read More DIY Birdhouse Fence DisplayHealthcare, fitness and nutrition experts always recommend eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain good health in kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, many individuals have concerns about the available fresh produce in the market today with most of these concerns centering on relatively high prices of and high concentrations of toxins in commercially produced…
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Best Time of Year to Plant Garlic Fall is the time to plant garlic. Here are some tips for growing garlic to make next summer’s garlic harvest a bountiful one. To begin planting garlic obtain garlic stock from a reputable nursery. The garlic bulbs in grocery stores are not suitable for growing and…
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