For some time now, I’d viewed having a lawn as a waste of time. There was a decent start for one years ago. However, a move to another state left it neglected and much of it died off. About five years ago or so, the water line coming into the house gave upContinue reading “Buffalo grass”
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Maintaining small engines.
Maintaining small engines is essential for their longevity and optimal performance. Whether you have a lawnmower, chainsaw, or other machinery, proper care can save you time and money. Let’s dive into some key tips: Remember, a well-maintained small engine will serve you reliably for years.
Effective Grasshopper Identification and Control Methods
—————————————————————————————————————— 1. Identify Grasshoppers Grasshoppers are typically brown or green insects measuring around 2 inches (5 cm) long. They have a narrow, elongated body with large, angled hind legs. Their heads are vertically aligned with their bodies, and they have chewing mouth parts for feeding on vegetation. Spotting grasshoppers can be challenging due to theirContinue reading “Effective Grasshopper Identification and Control Methods”
Complete Guide to Growing Different Fennel Varieties in USDA Zones 5-10
I’m constantly trying to grow new plants. This season fennel has found it’s way into my garden. It will be grown in a container as I’ve read it can get away from you fairly easily. If we like it enough I may let it run wild just to see what happens, we are working onContinue reading “Complete Guide to Growing Different Fennel Varieties in USDA Zones 5-10”
Currently on the homestead.
The black currants are in full bloom, raspberries are coming up again as well. I haven’t had any luck with the raspberries. The canes have come on really well for the last two years but have produced no fruit. I guess more research is in order. We picked up an apple treeContinue reading “Currently on the homestead.”
New beginnings
Last year, we had a beefsteak tomato plant in this planter. It did quite well, as you can tell from what remains. I had actually pulled several hands full of dead stems out before it dawned on me to take a picture. I’ve read you shouldn’t compost tomato plants due to disease issues. ForContinue reading “New beginnings”
Spring cleaning
I apologize for the lack of posts, it seems that even though writing is my passion. I must also feel inspired to write. I tried AI for a bit and found it much easier to crank out posts. The content was very much along the lines of what I would come up withContinue reading “Spring cleaning”
Today’s blog post will be very light in content. Turns out I am sick again but I will be figuring out content for when I feel better. Take care of yourselves out there and stay tuned.
Rhubarb
About Rhubarb: A Tangy Delight Rhubarb, with its vibrant red stalks and unique tangy flavor, is a versatile and delightful ingredient that has been enjoyed in culinary creations for centuries. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating history, culinary uses, health benefits, and growing tips for this intriguing plant. The History ofContinue reading “Rhubarb”
Learning to forage.
As with all of my posts, they are meant to get you thinking and interested. And hopeful help you learn, though they are seldom presented as a complete guide to all you’ll need to know on a given subject, like most I’m still learning things and do everyday.. The Art of Foraging: A Beginner’sContinue reading “Learning to forage.”
Slocum's Creak 