Rutabaga, scientifically known as brassica napobrassica, is part of the cabbage family and most likely is a cross between turnip and wild cabbage. They are larger, quite rounder, and denser than turnips and have a...
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Andre Campbell
Tomato Companion Plants: Good and Bad Neighbors
Nothing says the height of the growing season quite like the scent of tomatoes ripening on the vine or sliced on the kitchen counter, ready for a juicy burger or crisp salad. Luckily, tomatoes are pretty easy to grow...
Sasha Brown
The Benefits of Tachinid Fly and How to Attract Them
Whether you know it or not, you’ve seen a tachinid fly before. They look like common flies, but they’re actually incredibly beneficial to your garden. They’re actually one of the best native insects...
15 High Yield Vegetables and Herbs to Grow
Growing high yield vegetables and herbs is becoming more common than ever before. People who have never gardened before or haven’t gardened in a long time are now growing their own vegetables and herbs. This is mainly...
Broccoli Companion Plants: Helpful Neighbors and Those to Avoid
Broccoli can be a bit of a tricky veggie to grow on its own, never mind combining it with friends. But it’s a worthwhile challenge to many an ambitious gardener. Broccoli is well known as a tasty vegetable and has...
Yellow Garden Spider: Benefits to Your Garden and How to Attract Them
Anyone here seen Charlotte’s Web? You remember them stressing how beneficial spiders are to us and our world? That isn’t a joke, spiders really are quite helpful. Sure, they’re scary and fast and they...
How To Get Rid Of Insect Pests Naturally
There are many solutions available for dealing with pests, ranging from pesticides to nontoxic compounds to even substances you probably already have in your home.
Crop Rotation: All You Need to Know
If you’re a professional farmer or even a hobbyist gardener, you may have heard the term ‘crop rotation’ before, if you don’t already practice it. This is an incredibly useful and important step...
17 Types of Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them Naturally
If you’re a farmer or plant enthusiast, be it for a hobby or your profession, then you’re all too painfully aware of the reality of plant diseases. Some of them can wiggle their way in unnoticed and ravage...
Dragonfly: Benefits to Your Garden and How to Attract Them
The beauty of a dragonfly is known throughout the world and it has many different symbolisms attached to them. They’ve been compared to hummingbirds, both in beauty and their feeding habits. Many dragonflies are skilled...
