Brussels sprouts are one of the most interesting vegetables you can grow. The plants end up looking almost like small trees, and the sprouts themselves have been dubbed “mini cabbages” both for their appearance and how they taste. If you’re growing these cabbage family members at home, you may be wondering how to harvest them,…
Have you ever accidentally soaked yourself while using a leaky hose nozzle? Or maybe your hose nozzle wastes water by dripping constantly. You need to replace your hose washer! Discover how to remove your old, damaged hose washer and how to insert a fresh new one so you can quickly and easily prevent frustrating leaks….
Edamame is a delicious, healthy vegetable that is surprisingly easy to grow at home. The tender green beans, cooked in the pod, are a staple in Asian cooking and have recently become very popular in the U.S. and other western countries. If you’ve ever grown bush beans, you can expect to have success with edamame…
Spaghetti squash is a fun and unique vegetable to grow. It’s a type of winter squash that develops a pasta-like flesh when cooked and shredded. The flavor is slightly sweet and blends well in recipes with various sauces, cheeses, and herbs. Homegrown squash taste so much better than anything from the grocery store – if…
If you’ve ever thought that celery was flavorless, you’ve probably never tried the homegrown kind. Grown in your own garden, celery can be wonderfully crisp and flavorful and won’t have any of the pesticides that are normally sprayed on it. Celery is usually not the best crop to start with for beginners because it has…
Composting is picking up steam in developed countries and is now easier than ever to have one in your backyard. Composting is a great way to reuse waste which would otherwise end up in a landfill. The valuable nutrients in your trash can be used to grow your next meal. However, most compost piles never…
Fennel is a wonderfully aromatic herb and vegetable that is easy to grow in your garden. It provides you with a lot that can be harvested: leaves, seeds, bulbs, and even the flowers and stems. Each part of the plant has a distinct flavor and can be used in different ways. How to harvest fennel…
With fall upon us, that beautiful foliage is about to start coming off the trees and falling onto lawns across the world. So, is it possible to have a leaf free yard even in the fall? Sure, and it doesn’t even require the use of a rake. Keep reading to find out how to quickly…
Brussels sprouts are not your everyday vegetable crop. They take some planning, a long growing season, and a little extra care to grow successfully. That’s why many people don’t feel comfortable growing Brussels sprouts, or have tried but failed to grow them in the past. By learning what Brussels sprouts need and having a little…
Removing weeds from your yard is never an easy job. Spending long periods hunched over your garden beds, pulling up weeds is not fun, and it puts a hurt on your back. Luckily, there is a great tool for the job called a ‘weed torch.’ A weed burning torch is a highly effective tool which…