Finished blender compost should be easy to pour and have a soup-like consistency. If the slurry is too thick, add more water, ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

After six months of intense training, planning and preparation, I finally embarked on a Peruvian adventure: hiking the Inca Trail. This four-day, 27-mile journey would take me 14,000 feet above ...

Our gardens can't change the turmoil in our world, but they can help us cope. Find a way to plant something that can sustain ...

Many plants and animals of North America were cultivated by Indigenous peoples first. Find out about the history of North ...

Use 5 gallon or larger containers for the larger-growing crops including tomatoes. 27. Keep container-grown tomatoes uniformly moist to avoid blossom-end rot. 28. Irrigate citrus trees once or twice a ...

The cafe’s exterior might not stop traffic – with its simple signage, green patio fence, and straightforward appearance – but that banner proudly announcing “Half Pound Cinnamon Rolls” serves as a ...

Container gardening is a wonderful option for those who don't have a large garden or who want to bring their beloved blooms indoors. Unfortunately, not every flower loves being in a pot. Some ...

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If you'd love to grow fruit trees but think you don't have the space, think again. You don't need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...