Beneficial Insects: Nature’s Tiny Helpers In the grand tapestry of the natural world, insects often play the role of villains, causing crop damage and spreading diseases. However, there’s another side to the story: the world of beneficial insects. These tiny creatures are essential to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and can provide significant benefitsContinue reading “Beneficial insects”
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Jerusalem Artichokes
What are Jerusalem Artichokes?Despite their name, Jerusalem artichokes are not artichokes at all! They’re actually tubers of a sunflower-like plant, native to North America. These starchy, nutty-flavored tubers have gained popularity due to their health benefits and unique taste. I had a small patch many years ago when I lived out onContinue reading “Jerusalem Artichokes”
Using hydrogenated water.
Long story short, I am constantly looking for ways to make life a little better. I’ve started taking mushroom gummies, not the ones advertised to get a buzz with but rather one that is supposed to be healthy, but that a topic for another time. I recently came across hydrogenated water and haveContinue reading “Using hydrogenated water.”
Cheap tools.
Or bargains to help you get where you want to be? I used to be a diehard fan of Craftsman hand tools and wouldn’t buy anything else unless, of course, it was snap on or something along those lines. However, Craftsman is now made in China as is nearly everything else anymore.Continue reading “Cheap tools.”
Buffalo grass
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”
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”
Slocum's Creak 