It was the middle of summer, and my pepper plants were robust and fruiting. I eagerly strolled to the garden with my morning cup of tea to check their progress. But as I walked closer, I could tell...
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At some point in time, practically everyone has experienced ant-related headaches. My most recent bout with ants was when I found a few of them wandering on my bathroom counter. It started with a...
Can Seeds Germinate If They’re 10, 20, or Even 50 Years Old?
Have you ever found an old package of seeds and wondered if you could get them to grow? Maybe you’ve been given old seeds by a friend or family member, or maybe you’ve stumbled on an old seed...
I love gardening, but sometimes the physical work can be quite demanding. Instead of attempting to dig into the thick clay soil that’s everywhere on my property, I’ve incorporated raised garden...
One morning, I awoke to a few ants in my dining room. No big deal. I swept them up and got rid of them. But by the third day, there were hundreds, and they’d traveled through the kitchen and into...
Say it with me fellow grower: Aphids are the worst. These irritating pests love to swoop in on thriving gardens and flourish at our expense. If you’ve been gardening for any length of time,...
