Properly watering your garden and ensuring you obtain the most out of every drop should be a top priority for anyone who takes water conservation to heart. Below I have listed out “6 Things You Can Do To Improve The Efficiency Of Watering Your Garden”. These are not new or by any means all inclusiveContinue reading “6 Things You Can Do To Improve The Efficiency Of Watering Your Garden”
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Heat Stress on your plants and what you can do to prevent it
With warmer weather predicted for most of the summer, it is a great time to get informed on some signs and symptoms of heat stress in your plants. Preventing your plants from overheating will ensure the blossoms stay fresh and leaves don’t wilt. In the realm of cold-weather plants you will be preventing them fromContinue reading “Heat Stress on your plants and what you can do to prevent it”
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Wabash Trace Forage Walk – Learning Foraging Skills In Rural Iowa
Plant identification is crucial to anyone looking to forage for their own food or medicine. Knowing what to look for will make the difference between a soothing cup of tea or hospital visit. In an effort to expand my own knowledge and meet others in the community with like minded ideas, my wife and IContinue reading “Wabash Trace Forage Walk – Learning Foraging Skills In Rural Iowa”
Historical Forest Gardens – Human-made improvements that stood the test of time
Indigenous forest gardens that have not been managed for over 150 years are still standing and thriving with life. These gardens have been resistant to the advances of the surrounding conifer forests and continued to provide a vibrant feeding ground for wildlife long after the indigenous people were forced from them in the 1800s. WithContinue reading “Historical Forest Gardens – Human-made improvements that stood the test of time”
Starting your own microgreens and tips on growing
Learning to grow your own food is fun, affordable, and rewarding. Microgreens are one of the best ways to be introduced to gardening as it is small scale and the harvest is relatively quick. As most gardeners know, getting that first harvest is very inspiring for the seasons to come and can blossom into aContinue reading “Starting your own microgreens and tips on growing”
The “Three Sisters” and how you can use them today
The “Three Sisters” or milpa are an agricultural system with origins dating back to Mesoamerica. Native Americans developed this method using mostly corn, beans, and squash. Through a very symbiotic relationship(companion planting) all three of these crops flourish creating a natural biodiversity that can improve soil quality. Using the more advanced farming techniques a surplusContinue reading “The “Three Sisters” and how you can use them today”
Hummingbirds, a lovely fast flying creature with some quirks
A magnificent flyer and beautiful creature, the hummingbird got its name from the humming noise that can be heard as it is flapping its wings. With wings that can beat from 8 to 80 beats per second, while maintaining flight and head control, truly a wonder. The awe from watching a hummingbird fly is likeContinue reading “Hummingbirds, a lovely fast flying creature with some quirks”
Yarrow, a soothing herb with healing properties
Yarrow is drought and pest resistant, as well as a great butterfly attraction, and is excellent for cutting and drying, a one-stop (easy to grow plant) shop. Some herbal healing properties present in Yarrow include anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and has been used to catalyze blood coagulation. Consult with a licensed physician prior to starting any herbalContinue reading “Yarrow, a soothing herb with healing properties”
Nasturtium, an easy to grow, beautiful, and useful plant
Nasturtiums are a great plant to put in your garden for many reasons. As a great companion plant with a beautiful edible flower, or a full and engulfing wall/fence covering. Depending on the variety that you choose to grow you, they can be grown in the ground or in a container to be enjoyed whereverContinue reading “Nasturtium, an easy to grow, beautiful, and useful plant”
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