Setting up a home hydroponics system using mason jars is a budget-friendly way to grow plants and enjoy your own veggie or herb garden indoors. Hydroponically grown plants use water instead of soil to grow (which certainly cuts down on the mess), but this simplified method can still take a bit of trial and error …
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So you’ve decided to try growing herbs? Awesome! Herb-growing is a great way to test out your hydroponics system on a small scale as some herbs only take a few weeks to harvest. What’s more, studies show that herbs grown hydroponically even taste better compared to field-grown ones too, so why wouldn’t you want to …
Everybody loves chicken! Unfortunately, that also includes nearly every predator in every region. Chickens are like walking protein bundles that aren’t too fast, aren’t too bright, and aren’t too sorry to lose a member of their own flock. It’s almost like they were bred to be eaten. The list below includes the 25 most common …
If you want to start your flock from scratch, you could go even further than buying chicks and raising them. You could go as far as getting your own eggs and hatching them! This is a fun project the whole family can get involved in, and if done right, it will give you intense satisfaction …
The decision to homestead is not one to make lightly, and there are a hundred smaller decisions to be made before you decide to make the plunge. Everything from which plants and animals to raise to educating your children to what type of tools you need are all decided by that first choice of where …
Of all the projects, hobbies, and lifestyles you can pick up, homesteading will be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, choices you can make. The first choice, of course, is where you will place that homestead. One of our favorite options is Minnesota. Minnesota is an excellent state for homesteading, and with the right …
Persian shields are herbaceous shrubs with soft stems and highly ornamental leaves. They’re also easy to match with other flowering annuals and perennials to create a breathtaking sight in the garden. The following are the top 20 companion plants to pair with Persian shields. 1. Marigolds Native to Mexico, most marigold varieties are annuals. They …
Arranging cut irises is an art in and of itself. You spend time trimming the stems of the irises, removing unnecessary leaves, and arranging the flowers in a breathtaking bouquet, but soon enough, the flowers start to wilt. There must be a way to make the flower arrangement last a little longer. Irises are an …
Cut flowers are a delight in every home, especially when you freshly cut them from the garden or even buy them. However, more often than not, those beautiful blooms will have uninvited guests. Bugs can be more than a nuisance as they carry diseases. To get rid of bugs on freshly cut flowers, you can …
Home to the edges of woodland, hellebore is a cheery sight in any garden with its nodding rose-like flowers of varying colors and patterns. Their native habitat also means this plant is tolerant of shady and cold conditions, providing year-long interest. So when can you start to enjoy their flowers? When does hellebore bloom? Hellebores …