Growing Guides
Eco-Friendly Pesticides: Reliable & Safe Protection for Your Garden (Guide)
Pesticides are special substances that have a detrimental effect on pests, bacteria, weeds, and fungi. Unfortunately, some of these products are not safe to use, although they effectively save crops. To avoid harming yourself, pets, and wildlife, you should use eco-friendly pesticides. Such products have proven effective against plant diseases and pests, but they do
12 Essential Vegetable Gardening Tips to Grow Your Own Veggies (2022)
On average an American spends about $615 per year on fresh vegetables and fruits. In years, more people have shown increased interest in vegetable gardening tips and growing their own veggies at home. Home grown veggies are a great way to save money, reduce your environmental impact and enjoy a hugely rewarding, healthy, hobby! Today, we’re
5 Best Ways to Combat Invasive Alien Species in Your Garden (2022)
There’s a growing problem in our gardens and yards – quite literally – and that’s in invasive species. By invasive species, we mean not native plants and animals establishing themselves in ecosystems where they don’t become initially. Why is this such a problem, you might ask? Well, when non-native species end up in your local ecosystem,
How to Grow and Care for Chamomile Indoors (Guide)
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about growing chamomile indoors. These evergreen perennials are easy to nurture and produce cheerful, fragrant white blossoms from late spring through early fall. As a bonus, they often produce multiple blooming periods during the growing season each year. Read on to find
Growing Olives: A Guide to Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fresh Olives
Several U.S. cities are encouraging their citizens to try gardening during the pandemic, and their hard work is starting to bear fruit. YouGov America found out that 50% of Americans have started cultivating their own gardens at home. Among these gardeners, only 13% stated that they aren’t planning to plant fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, the rest
Mushroom Liquid Culture: The Easiest Guide to Using Liquid Culture (2022)
Using liquid mushroom culture to grow mushrooms could leave you feeling more like a scientist or mycologist than a hobbyist. The great news is that you don’t need a degree to successfully produce your own mushroom liquid culture, or turn that culture into the mycelium that will eventually produce nutritious mushrooms in your own garden
8 Healthiest Mushrooms to Add to Your Diet Today (2022 Update)
In this article, we’re covering the healthiest mushrooms to add to your diet. We’ll cover what they are, where they grow, where to buy them, how to grow them and how best to enjoy them in your meals. Mushrooms are fleshy fungi that can be classified into two broad groups – those that are safe
Yellow Mushrooms: Why They Appear and What to Do (2022 Guide)
Do you have little yellow mushrooms popping up in your pot plants? As a pot plant enthusiast, or anyone with a plant or two in your home, you may not be thinking about growing mushrooms while you arrange your plants in just the right spot. So, it may come as a bit of surprise when
Blue Oyster Mushrooms: The Easy Guide to Identify, Use, and Grow in 2022
If you are looking for a mushroom that is easy and fun to grow, plus delicious to eat and packs a nutrient-rich punch, then look no further than the Blue Oyster Mushroom. This mushroom species is a great choice for home-growers as it is attractive to watch while it grows, requires little maintenance, and produces
Plastic-Eating Mushrooms: The Full Discovery and Details [2022 Update]
Unfortunately, there are no efficient ways to dispose of plastic products made with synthetic polymers, so they land up polluting the environment, posing a global ecological threat. While reusing and recycling plastic into new products can solve part of the problem, there any many plastics that can’t be recycled and such a huge volume of
