If you’ve ever had a vegetable garden, you may have noticed some uninvited guests climbing out of the soil. Mushrooms are common fungi that grow in vegetable gardens, and many gardeners are left wondering why the fungi are appearing in their plants. Why do mushrooms grow in vegetable pots? Mushrooms will sometimes begin growing in…
Rabbits are adorable creatures known for being quiet, loving, and somewhat fussy pets to have. They’re also fairly unique when it comes to their dietary needs and biology. Though they have lots of perplexing behaviors, most owners tend to notice one faster than others: their poop habits. Their digestive system doesn’t process food through one…
When it comes to maintaining a local pond, there are a lot of things to worry about–litter, pond scum, invasive species, pests…It’s a lot to take in. One of the most common ways to clean up a pond is to introduce animals to it that help curb the type of pollutants they have. Ducks may…
Almost nothing is worse than realizing you have tons of pests in your garden. It might seem like a praying mantis is nothing but another type of pest, but they can actually be quite helpful. There are multiple reasons why you should consider having a praying mantis in your garden. Why should I have a…
Gardening and botany are two hobbies that revolve around being very gentle when caring for other lifeforms–especially those that are not even beginning to blossom yet. If you are trying to grow plants straight from seeds, every little detail matters. If you are trying to start seeds outdoors, you won’t always need to cover them,…
Flowers are a great source of food for pollinators and other beneficial insects in a garden. However, some flowers can also be tasty morsels for humans, too! Besides being beautiful centerpieces in a garden, edible flowers can add a unique flavor—or serve as a garnish—to a variety of dishes. Do edible flowers taste good? Edible…
If you live in an area where it gets hotter than hot during the summer months, then you’ve probably invested in a swamp cooler. They supply you with crisp, refreshing air without the outrageous electricity costs of an air conditioner. The only problem arises when you’re leaving your home and considering turning off the swamp…
Whether it is for Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns or baking pies from scratch, growing your own pumpkins is fun to do. Depending on where you live, you may be wondering if your weather is suited for growing pumpkins. Can pumpkins survive a frost? A light frost will not damage pumpkins, but a hard frost will damage the…
Runner beans are probably what Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk climbed on his way to meet the giant who hated Englishmen. They’re one of the most popular vegetables people plant in their gardens, with beautiful emerald leaves, fast-growing stems, and fat pods of beans. The thing of it is, you don’t need to till…
When you are enjoying a nice breeze in your home, courtesy of your swamp cooler, the last thing you want to smell is smoke. Smoke is not only an unpleasant smell, but it is also a sign of possible danger. Thankfully, when it comes to your swamp cooler, finding out the cause behind the smoke…