Fallen leaves serve many purposes. While many people simply rake up these leaves and throw them in the garbage, there are alternative solutions for managing this frustrating situation. Instead of throwing out your leaves this year consider saving some for around the house.
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I have discussed bottleneck gourds a number of times on this site for several reasons. They are fun to grow and they are great if you enjoy craft projects. With just a bit of effort, you can turn your bottleneck gourd into a decorative birdhouse for your yard.
Every gardener has a number of tasks that they complete before the cold of winter sets in. By carefully planning for these tasks in advance you can rest assured that your garden will be ready for spring planting. If you choose not to winterize your garden you will have a lot more work to do in the spring, and let’s face it – most of us want to start planting instead!
categories: Farming and Gardening, Self Sufficiency
Many avid gardeners dread the coming of winter. As the weather grows colder many of our favorite plants either die off or go dormant for several months. One way to enjoy the long winter is to build a greenhouse in your yard. This will allow you to continue your gardening during the winter while also providing you with an excellent opportunity to prepare for the spring.
You have watched your pumpkin and gourd vines grow all summer long. Hopefully each vine has produced a number of healthy looking fruits for you to harvest when the time is right. But when is the time right for picking?
categories: Farming and Gardening, Self Sufficiency
The next time you are enjoying your garden keep your eyes open for earthworms. While many people might feel the need to remove earthworms from their garden this is actually a mistake. Earthworms are an extremely valuable inhabitant of your garden and you should be pleased with their presence.
categories: Farming and Gardening, Self Sufficiency
