Whether planting outside or in a greenhouse, crops can be affected by a number of diseases, and tomato plants are not excluded. This list includes several common ailments that affect tomatoes and natural solutions to...
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10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Grubs in Garden
Many a home grower and farmer have dealt with the irritation of finding grubs among their plants and crops. These critters are voracious root-eating worms that turn into leaf-eating adult beetles. It’s not a...
Companion Planting Carrots: Helpful and Harmful Neighbors
Truly one of the staples of not only the general population’s diet but also of the vegetable patch. Carrots are generally easy to grow, and incredibly nutritious. For the tastiest and healthiest carrots, you...
18 Different Types of Melon: Must-Have Varieties
As summer approaches, we are gifted with some of the best and juiciest melon kinds – not the off-season hard-skinned and dry ones. These belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, thereby making them relatives of cucumbers and...
Zucchini Companion Plants: Best and Worst Companions
A great vegetable to grow even if you are a novice gardener, not only can zucchini be used in many tasty dishes, but it is also one of the easiest vegetables to plant. One of the best things about it is that it grows in...
Goat Farming: Guide on Raising Meat Goats
Hardy animals that can survive in areas where much other livestock can’t survive. Capra aegagrus hircus, better known to your average person as the domesticated goat, has been raised for meat and dairy around the...
17 Problems Faced by Farmers and How to Fix Them Naturally
If you’re looking to live a self-reliant lifestyle as much as possible or you simply enjoy the act of farming, there’s nothing better than growing your own garden. Though farmers’ woes never seem to end, farming...
Cucumber Companion Plants and Those to Avoid Planting Near
The weather is fair and it’s time to get busy outdoors, or more specifically, get busy planting your garden. One of the best additions to any garden and one of the easiest to grow is cucumbers. Cucumbers love sun and...
27 Types of Tomatoes: Unique Varieties to Try Next Growing Season
Easy to start from seed and grow easily in most climates, there are different varieties of tomatoes out there for nearly every garden or desire. So long as you prepare the soil correctly and are ready to deal with...
Kale Companion Plants: Best and Worst Companions
Often considered a winter crop, kale thrives in cooler temperatures. It will continue to produce after the first frost and can even withstand snow. Kale flavor improves when harvested after a few touches of frost. When...