Category: DIY
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Sprouting Made Simple: Grow Fresh, Nutritious Greens at Home
Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse, easy to grow at home, and cost-effective. They offer more safety and control than store-bought options and have minimal environmental impact. With a variety of types and easy growing methods, sprouts can enhance dishes like salads, tacos, and smoothies. Growing sprouts is an affordable, eco-friendly, and versatile way to enjoy…
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Natural Ways to Keep Chipmunks and Squirrels Out of Your Garden
Chipmunks and squirrels can wreak havoc on your garden, but there are ways to deter them. These rodents dig holes in search of food or to bury their own stash. You can deter them by offering a distraction of their preferred foods or using decorative stones to cover soil. Companion planting with marigolds may not…
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Make it a Block Party: Soil Blocking for Spring Success
Soil blocking originated in Holland as a method to start garden seeds indoors before spring frosts. Growing in popularity starting in the early 2000s, it involves planting seeds in compacted dirt blocks. This technique offers benefits such as increased air flow, prevents root binding, and eliminates issues of a late spring start. Downsides include the…
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Anthuriums by Seed: The Lifecycle of an Anthurium
Most gardeners acquire their anthurium as a fully-grown plant. If you’re looking to propagate your anthurium, its easiest to propagate by cuttings in water. But for the patient gardener looking for a challenge, or maybe even trying to create your own hybrid, you can propagate anthuriums by seed. In this post, I’m doing a deep…
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Mint Syrup Made Simply: How to Make Homemade Mint Simple Syrup
As the summer winds toward autumn, I find myself putting up produce for the fall and winter season. Even for the relatively small garden we have this year, it can be more than my family can consume. The out of control mint plant that has dutifully kept away spiders and cabbage moths all season is…
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Homemade Infused Olive Oil With Your Own Garden Produce
If you have a garden that occasionally over-produces, you’ll want to look at ways to preserve your herbs and spices for the long term. Making your own infused olive oil is an excellent method of preservation, and it creates a wonderful and beautiful gift to friends and family. Get started a few months in advance…