Deer can be the bane to many gardeners. As lovely as they look, deer can wreak havoc on a garden bed. Many resort to fencing, which is enough to solve most deer problems. But most gardeners have areas on a property that you simply cannot fence off entirely. In these cases, there are plenty of … Continue reading Deer Resistant Cottage Garden
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Phenology | The art of Listening to Nature to Plant your Garden
Here we discuss what phenology is, the dark side of zoning maps, and how to integrate this practice into your own garden. Lets Dive In... Phenology: Definition and a very short History Long before the weather channels or agriculture zone maps, gardeners took to the changes of nature to dictate when it was time to … Continue reading Phenology | The art of Listening to Nature to Plant your Garden
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Shelf Stable Homemade Broth | Pressure Canning Broth
Broth is one of the best staple foods any home cook can have on hand. To have a pantry full of good broth you can navigate any recipe in any season, even if there is little abundance to be found. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions to pressure … Continue reading Shelf Stable Homemade Broth | Pressure Canning Broth
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How to Prune Tomato Plants
By simply cutting off extra suckers and lower leaves you can give your tomatoes the best chance at fighting of disease, mildew, and pests. But not all tomatoes need pruning! Here I go into which tomato plants need pruning and how to make the cuts. So let's dive in... Pruning Tomato Plants | What Tomato … Continue reading How to Prune Tomato Plants
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