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18 Food Safety Myths For The Home Gardener

The CDC has reported that 46% of all foodborne illnesses are due to fresh produce. One out of every…

Does Cedar Mulch Repel Pollinators and Other Insects

We all know cedar chests repel moths and cedar shavings are routinely used in homes to control…

Best Way to Germinate Baptisia Australis Seeds

Baptisia australis, also called false indigo or false blue indigo, is a native of North America and…

Korean Natural Farming (KNF) – What is it? Does it work?

I have been aware of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) for some time but never had a close look at it…

Selecting the Best Organic Fertilizer

People love to go organic, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, the information about organic…

Should You Prune Pepper Seedlings?

Pinching and topping refers to the removal of the top part of a plant. Pinching peppers results in…

When Do Roots Grow – Spring, Summer or Fall?

Common advice is that tree roots grow in spring and fall and take a rest in summer. The tree is too…

Watering Houseplants – Top or Bottom? Which is Best?

There are two common ways to water houseplants – from the top and from the bottom. The debate…
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