Growing Chives

 

Growing Your Own Chives

Chives are a tender herb with soft stems and leaves.  It’s one of the easiest perennial herbs to grow in Zones 3 – 9 and one of the earliest plants to appear in the spring. They produce lovely fuzzy flowers in pink and purple.   They are a special treat for those first-of-the-year salads.  

How to Clean Birdbaths, Feeders and Houses

How to Clean Birdhouses, Birdbaths and Bird Feeders

One of my favorite parts of being out in the garden is listening to the sounds of nature, especially the chirping of birds. The last thing I want to do is make them sick by not giving my feathered visitors clean birdhouses, feeders and watering holes.

Growing Bell Peppers from Seed

 

Growing Bell Peppers

The biggest reason that I take the time to grow my bell peppers from seed is, well, money. I don't know about your area, but here in Ohio, bell peppers are usually about $1.50 apiece! I started to grow them in my vegetable garden many years ago and will continue to do it every season.

Why Birds Aren't Visiting Your Birdbath

 

Why Birds Aren't Using Your Birdbath

It’s been said that birdbaths attract more birds than bird feeders do. I believe that may be true as I know plenty of people who have several feeders but no birdbaths in their yard and they are wondering where their bird visitors are.

If you have a birdbath that is open for business but no feathery customers are visiting, you may find the reason below.

Best Homesteading Books for Beginners

 

Best Homesteading Books for Beginners

The word "homesteading" today has come to mean the pursuit of a rewarding and self-sufficient lifestyle. It can include everything from keeping bees, growing vegetables, composting, installing solar panels, creating a rain barrel, raising animals, canning your own food, and the list goes on!

Items Needed to Start Pressure Canning

 

Essential Pressure Canning Item List

Preserve the Harvest!

Learning the art of canning food has now become much more popular in light of the recent world events. In this fast-paced and uncertain world we live in now, having a pantry full of healthy nutritious food is an important step toward food security.

Epsom Salt for Roses

 

Epsom Salt for Rose and Bloomers

You may have heard that Epsom Salt is a great, safe, effective and economical garden amendment for use on your flowering plants. But what is Epsom Salt and why is it so popular among rose gardeners?