Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus

Did you know you can eat Prickly Pear Cactus? It has been a staple in Central America for thousands of years and a healthy addition to one’s diet. If you are going to try and add cactus to your diet then I would suggest picking the young, firm, bright green pads...
Food That Gives You Energy

Food That Gives You Energy

I have never been a very healthy eater. As a mother I had to learn how to prepare the best foods for my children but often struggled to feed them a balanced meal because they did not have a great love for healthy food either, despite me hiding my picky eating...
Raising Chickens

Raising Chickens

If you have been wanting to raise chickens, you may want to check to see if you are zoned to have some in your own backyard. Many people are interested in having their own chickens so they can have fresh eggs each morning. Besides eggs, there are many more benefits to...
Soil Testing

Soil Testing

After you have decided what plants you are ready to put in your garden and before planting, it is important to get your soil tested. This can save you a lot of frustration in the long run and could help your plants from dying. It is important to know what is missing...
Attracting Pollinators

Attracting Pollinators

Let’s face it, a world without pollinators would be a terrible, stale, fruitless, and colorless world! Having a pollinator garden is essential to improving our environment. Not only because pollinators are cool creatures to have around but because they will add to the...