You probably already know there is nothing better tasting than a vegetable right out of the garden but did you know that there is a huge difference in taste with fresh herbs as well? When I started gardening I grew vegetables. I thought that is all I would ever grow...

Having ladybugs in your garden is a dream come true! Ladybugs are a great form of pest control against things like scale, aphids and mites. It could be a challenge getting ladybugs into your garden and having them stay. Many people have even resorted to buying them...

Aloe Vera was one of the first things I started selling, simply because it was so hearty and multiplied like crazy. I was cleaning out a container my mom had and I was throwing away all these pups. I just couldn’t do it anymore so I decided to keep them and pot them...

Before I became a gardener, I really didn’t see the point of mulch. I thought it was messy and I was under the false impression that it attracted bad bugs, like termites, that would destroy your house. Instead, mulching will help control pests and disease too....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...