Fava beans, also called broad beans, are somewhat of a novelty crop in the U.S. but have been grown and enjoyed in many other countries for thousands of years. They’re one of the world’s oldest domesticated crops! These large, almost meaty beans have a delicious nutty flavor with a slight sweetness and hint of bitterness….
Trying to cut a tree with a dull chainsaw is like using a butter knife to cut steak. Trying to cut with a dull blade takes forever, plus it puts extra strain on your motor and shortens the life of your saw. This means sharpening your chainsaw saves you time and saves you money. Sharpening…
Saving lettuce seeds is a fun and sustainable way to garden that also saves you money and helps you grow plants adapted to your specific growing conditions. If you continue to save seeds each year, you’ll eventually end up with lettuce that is better suited to your garden than seeds from off the rack. Knowing…
If you have trees or grass in your yard, you need an electric leaf blower. These tools are great for picking up after your messy yard work and cleaning up leaves so they don’t kill your grass. You can even use an electric leaf blower to clear your gutters without using a ladder! With electric…
Growing your own carrots is rewarding and fairly easy, even in a container garden. The hardest part of growing carrots is waiting for the seeds to germinate and keeping them clear of weeds until they’re established. Carrot seeds are tiny and famously slow to sprout. It’s important to know what carrot sprouts look like so…
A grass whip is a golf club styled cutter that you swing back and forth to cut down the tough grass, weeds, or brush. It’s a manual alternative to gas weed eaters and lawn mowers. Plus, you can practice your golf swing with a grass whip. Because grass whips is a manual, handheld tool, there’s…
Lima beans are an easy and rewarding crop to grow in your garden. They grow in nearly an identical way to green beans but usually need a little bit more time to mature. You can harvest lima beans at the shelling stage to cook and eat fresh or wait until they reach the dry stage….
Are you ready to finally plan your garden ahead of time for a successful harvest and enjoyable gardening experience? This free printable garden planner can help! This garden planner printable is packed full of pages to help you plan, track, and organize your seasonal, monthly, and weekly garden tasks. Make this the year you finally…
Are you wondering how your delicious, crispy lettuce transformed into something bitter and unpalatable overnight? Nobody wants to eat bitter lettuce. If you wanted a bitter green, you would have grown arugula! Unfortunately, your lettuce crop can quickly transform from sweet and delicious to bitter. The good news is that there are ways to avoid…
Are you sick of “quick” weed eating jobs that take half your day by the time you get the right fuel, mix it, prime your weed eater’s engine, and finally get the darn thing started? You need an electric weed trimmer! Electric weed eaters have all the power of gas weed eaters without the mess…