Grow and Make Your Own Sugar

Growing sugar beets and making your own sugar can be a rewarding and educational gardening project. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process: Growing Sugar Beets 1-Soil and Planting: Sugar beets thrive in well-drained, fertile soil, ideally a sandy loam. They prefer a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH, between 6.0 and … Read more

How to grow Pecans from seeds

The stately presence and delicious yield of pecan trees make them a prized addition to any landscape. For those eager to embark on the journey of growing pecans from seeds, this comprehensive guide provides a detailed roadmap, offering insights from the stratification of nuts to the eventual shade of mature trees. Materials Needed: 1. Pecan … Read more

Natural Anti-Aging Cream and Tonic Tea Recipe

Combat the signs of aging naturally with a homemade anti-aging face cream and rejuvenating tonic tea. These easy-to-make recipes use natural ingredients and can help reduce wrinkles and promote a youthful glow. Anti-Aging Face Cream Recipe Ingredients: 1 large orange 1 medium carrot 6 bay leaves 1 tablespoon coconut oil 4 tablespoons olive oil Preparation: … Read more

A Guide to Increased Garden Efficiency

Hugel beds, also known as hugelkultur beds, are an innovative gardening technique that’s gaining popularity for its ability to improve soil fertility, conserve water, and increase plant productivity. One variation of these beds, recommended by renowned permaculturist Sepp Holzer, is the steep hugel bed. In this article, we’ll explore what steep hugel beds are, why … Read more

10 major gardening mistakes made by beginners

Experienced gardeners have many things in common — they love plants, get pleasure from watching them grow, enjoy working in the soil, and delight in the harvest and beauty that their efforts yield. Another thing you can count on is that these same gardeners have all gained their experiences by learning from their mistakes. Whether … Read more