Container Gardening for Seniors — How I’m Growing More Food With Less Work
You walk outside expecting a mess of weeds, a bent back, and another battle with the soil — and instead,...
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Practical homesteading articles from Alan — East Texas, 45+ years on the land.
Tips For Growing Onions BIG And SWEET
Onions will grow just about anywhere, but to get those big softball-sized onions that we all want, there are a...
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Container Gardening Facts And Trends – Backyard Homesteader Series
If your garden spot has poor or rocky soil, consider growing in containers. Just about anything that is grown in...
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Tomato Blossom End Rot – What Is It? How To Control It? What Works?
You walk out to the garden to pick a tomato only to find that the bottom of that beautiful tomato...
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EarthBoxes – Are They Too Good To Be True?
Many are entering the world of container gardening now because in most cases, it is much less labor-intensive. However, a...
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What Is The Best Way To Get Rid Of Fire Ants?
Ants can be bothersome around your house. But Fire Ants are more than just a bother because of the threat...
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Blackberries: Choosing And Planting The Right Varieties
Blackberries are highly nutritious and contain a wide array of important nutrients including potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as well as...
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Favorite Peppers And Their Heat Ratings
Whether you buy your peppers at the grocery store or grow them in your own garden choosing the right pepper...
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Drip Irrigation: The Basics and Beyond
There are many factors, that will determine your need for an irrigation system, including your location, the season, and typical...
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What Is the Best Way To Start Seeds Indoors?
Anyone can stick a seed in some potting mix, but not just anyone can get it to sprout and grow....
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