Many people have a knee jerk hostile reaction to finding a spider anywhere on their property, even gardeners. But the fact is that the benefits of garden spiders far outweigh the potential disadvantages, and the overwhelming majority of garden spiders are completely harmless to humans. So what are the benefits of garden spiders? Spiders are…
Are you a beginner gardener trying to save money by growing cucumbers in a grow bag, but do not know how to grow them? Or you may be an expert trying something new to see if it works. Well, you may be surprised at how easy the grow bags are to use. So, you want…
If you have a small homestead, chances are you’ve considered keeping multiple species of livestock together in the same paddock. Two types of livestock that are frequently kept together on farms without a lot of acreage are mini cattle and goats. So can mini cows live with goats? The answer is yes, mini cows can…
When you have chickens, you are trying to raise, you already know they are amazingly capable of getting into things they should get into…and eating things they shouldn’t eat. Most chicken owners already know to keep certain things away from them, but fertilizer seems to be a grey area. What happens if chickens eat fertilizer?…
For the self-declared gardener, your plants are your most prized possessions amongst many things. The same may apply to you if you’re the owner of a freshly landscaped lawn or garden and take much pride in the appearance of either of the two. Pests and wildlife are no strangers when it comes to invading your…
Ducks enjoy many different kinds of seeds, but there are also some seeds that they shouldn’t be fed. If you keep ducks it’s important to know which seeds they can be fed and which they can’t. Even of the kinds of seeds that ducks can be fed, the quantity of seeds fed is important. Overfeeding…
Grapevines can be a great addition to your home garden. American grapes can survive cold winters, while European grapes prefer a milder climate. But both grapes are fairly easy to grow and bear lots of fruit. And who doesn’t like grape jelly or wine? But, without proper care, grapevines can become pretty unruly. What are…
We have all heard the sweet sound of a duck call from a nearby pond or puddle. Ducks are extremely vocal creatures. Sometimes it can seem as if they are having a constant, non-stop conversation. From hisses to chatters, your ducks can say it all. The trick is understanding what they are communicating. Why do…
When a gardener thinks of a mole, they likely think of a pesky rodent that leaves unsightly molehills in their once lush and green garden. The first instinct might be to get rid of these creatures as quickly as possible, but is that truly the right decision? Are moles really that bad for gardens, or…
Arborists and horticulturists toss the term around loosely. Grafting. What is it, and why do we need to do it? How do we do it? There are lots of answers to these questions, and we intend to answer a few of them. Along the way, we hope to give you some skills that will make…