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How to Make Maple Syrup

Updated : October 23, 2014

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You make a batch of fluffy pancakes only to find that you have run out of maple syrup. Your breakfast is ruined. By the time you go to the supermarket, the pancakes will be cold. What are pancakes without maple syrup? Maple syrup is very popular in Canada and United States. It is a luxury… Click here to read more…

15 Mouth-Watering Edible Weeds

Updated : October 28, 2014

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If you take a good look at your yard, you will find many different edible weeds that can be eaten in salads, made into tea or used for health purposes. Amaranth Found on most continents, Amaranth is an edible weed and Native to the Americas. The whole Amaranth plant can be eaten but if the… Click here to read more…

5 Uses For Chickens In the Garden

Updated : June 25, 2019

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If you are looking for a devoted helper in your backyard garden, the humble chicken would like to apply for the job. We all know that there is no egg fresher than that which was laid by one of your own chickens. However, the benefits of welcoming a few chickens to roost on your turf… Click here to read more…

How to Grow Herbs at Home

Updated : December 12, 2014

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Herbs are the cornerstone of any delectable dish. The right herbs, complimenting the right meal, are often what make the difference between good cooks and great cooks. Knowing what herbs to use, and when, is half the battle; using the best herbs possible is the other half. While a lot of companies will advertise themselves… Click here to read more…

21 Container Vegetable Gardening Tips

Updated : November 11, 2014

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If you’ve chosen to try your hand at container vegetable gardening, there are a few things to consider that normally don’t apply to ordinary gardening projects. In this piece, we’ll discuss some trouble-shooting tactics and ideas for first-time container gardeners that will help get you on your way to enjoying the produce of your labors…. Click here to read more…

17 Must Have Gardening Apps

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Nowadays, there is an app for everything; from games and quirky gizmos to useful tools like dictionaries and study tools. When is comes to gardening, you got it, there’s an app for that too. In fact, there are a whole host of interesting and useful gardening apps to have on your phone. Organic Gardening Planting… Click here to read more…

How to Plant Raspberries

Updated : June 17, 2024

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How to Plant Raspberries

Are you ready for a raspberry patch? Are you considering creating a raspberry patch in your back yard? If so, you’re probably having visions of stepping out into the summer morning sunshine and grabbing a handful of fresh berries to stir into your breakfast cereal, picking buckets full of ripe berries to bake into scrumptious… Click here to read more…

How to Plant Roses

Updated : December 18, 2014

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How to Plant Roses

For those who love the beauty and fragrance of roses but lack a green thumb, fear not! Armed with a few tools and a little knowledge, you learn how to plant roses like a pro. To plant your roses you will need… rose plants, a pair of gloves, compost or peat moss, bone meal, shovel, small… Click here to read more…

9 Tips for Breeding Goats

Updated : December 18, 2014

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9 Tips for Breeding Goats

Breeding goats successfully depends on several factors and the implementation of good breeding practice. Body condition of the animals, correctly recognizing the signs of heat and rut, mating conditions, parasite infestation, vaccination status, hoof condition, weaning of older kids and newborn nutrition are all important aspects of breeding to consider when creating the best environment… Click here to read more…

7 Organic Homemade Insecticides

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Ants On Daylily

Growing your own garden will protect you and your family against harmful chemicals and other toxins that large companies pump into their foods. That is until you try to battle the never-ending armies of insects, like, ants, aphids and squash bugs. Using harsh insecticides on your homegrown produce can still lead to feeding your family… Click here to read more…

How to Control Creeping Charlie

Updated : April 22, 2026

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How to Control Creeping Charlie

While there are plenty of people out there who know that Creeping Charlie is a menace to society, there are also a large number of people out there who think it is just another weed in the yard. It is only after a few weeks of hard work and trying to remove this weed that… Click here to read more…

How to Care for Goats

Updated : November 24, 2014

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How to Care for Goats

Many people are becoming more self sufficient. That may mean securing their own source of water, growing their own food or raising animals. Raising goats can be part of the process when becoming self sufficient. Goats can also be kept for profit. Goats are versatile animals that can be used for meat, milk, fibers, and… Click here to read more…

8 Ways to Purify Water at Home

Updated : November 24, 2014

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Clean, potable drinking water is vital to the survival of virtually all living species. However, sometimes disaster strikes, contaminating major water sources. It is extremely important to be educated on how to treat contaminated water prior to drinking it. The methods below include just eight of the many ways to purify water at home, be… Click here to read more…

Backyard Nursery in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan

Updated : November 24, 2014

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We are a team of experts with a dream of greener and pollution-free Pakistan. We provide: All kinds of seasonal, evergreen decorative, indoor, outdoor, ornamental plants Seeds and Seedlings Gardening Tools and Machines Flower Pots Pesticides Fertilizers and Manures Landscaping Services Land Reclamation Gardening Manpower/Services. We want to make the area look more and more… Click here to read more…

Whistle Hill Nursery

Updated : November 24, 2014

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“In Tune With Great Prices!” Born on a hilltop in Tennessee, Prettiest state in the land of the free. Worked in the dirt so he knew flow’r and weed, Planted him some seeds when he was only three. That’s me… Nathan, homegrown right here in Clinton, Tennessee. While I’m not legendary like ole Davy Crockett,… Click here to read more…

9 Tips for Rainwater Collection

Updated : November 4, 2014

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Rain Barrel to Collect Rainwater

Natural rainwater is an excellent resource for just about any activity that requires water. Gardening, laundering, bathing, and drinking can all be done with natural rainwater, as long as proper cleaning is practiced prior to use. Although it may take a bit of extra money for the initial setup of a rainwater harvesting system, you… Click here to read more…

How to Make Wine at Home

Updated : November 4, 2014

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How to Make Wine at Home

Homemade wine can either taste really good or really bad. However, it is fun to make, and if you know what you are doing, the results are usually pretty good. The best thing is the amount of money you will save by making wine at home and not buying it from a store. After some… Click here to read more…

Can You Live Off the Land?

Updated : March 8, 2019

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Live Off the Land

It’s a dream for many… to live off the land. Being self-sustainable just gives you the feeling of freedom. No one to hold you accountable but yourself. But the real question is, can YOU do it? There are few things to consider before taking the plunge. How much will it cost for you and your… Click here to read more…

Top 17 Websites for Raising Chickens 2013

Updated : October 2, 2014

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Chicken raising is a rather large decision and with that we have hunted up twenty different sites for you to peruse and check out to see if its something that you might want to do. 1. The Art of Manliness This one has guest posts and follows you through day to day care of this… Click here to read more…

7 Ideas for Homemade Compost Bins

Updated : March 9, 2015

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Composting is a great way to help preserve the environment while creating fertilizer for your garden and lawn. Having collection services haul your green waste away to a dump site uses up energy resources and contributes to pollution and climate change. Homemade compost bins provide an easy and inexpensive way of recycling your kitchen waste…. Click here to read more…

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The Donkey Bucket Challenge (Watch Video)

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Hydrangea cuttings stuck close together.

My Month-By-Month Plant Propagation Guide

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Mike’s Plant Farm Spring Ad

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Mike’s Big Perennial Bed by the Month

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$180.00 per Square Foot? Is it really possible?

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Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

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