It's not hard to grow a laurel hedge from cuttings, it just takes a bit of time. We grew a Laurel hedge for under $10! Before we moved to the Cariboo, we lived on the ocean. We built a cottage, landscaped the property and basically went crabbing every afternoon. Since I have always loved to garden, I was delighted to have a blank canvas to work with when it came to landscaping. So. Much. … [Read more...]
How to Store Animal Feed
Wondering how to keep animal feed stored? Read on for just how to store animal feed to keep it secure and pest free. When you have a number of animals on your homestead farm, you have to figure out how to store animal feed. If you have enough animals, I suppose you could have a silo. You could call the feed mill and get them to deliver your feed mix and dump it right into the silo. Silos are … [Read more...]
How to Dry Herbs
Discover how to dry herbs the right way, even if you don't have a dehydrator. We use a lot of herbs in cooking and so we always have some growing in the gardens. We grow Oregano, Lovage, Parsley and Chives which are all perennial herbs. Today I want to show you how to dry herbs. Plant these perennial herbs once and they should come back each year with new growth. Our … [Read more...]
Poison Ivy Rash: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Have you recently found out that you have poison ivy rash? If so, you’re not alone. This is quite common for people who venture outdoors frequently. Today I wanted to share some tips to help you soothe poison ivy rash, get rid of it and how to try to avoid getting into poison ivy in the first place. Poison Ivy Rash and How to Get Rid of It Learn to Identify the Plant Poison ivy can be … [Read more...]
Best Poison Ivy Killer Recipe – Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants Naturally
Use this best poison ivy killer recipe to get rid of Poison Ivy in the yard - this natural weed killer really works for poison ivy control! All gardeners love to see plants blossoming and thriving. It brings us joy and makes us feel that the work has been worthwhile. However, there is one type of plant that most gardeners dread seeing in their yard - poison ivy! Here's how to identify it and … [Read more...]
How To Improve Clay Soil for Gardening
If you're looking for tips on how to improve clay soil, check out these frustration-free ideas! Here in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, we have clay based soil in our lawn that we are always trying to amend. I had never seen heavy clay soil before we moved here. Over time we learned how to improve clay soil. Here's how we were able to improve soil fertility in our home garden. How to … [Read more...]
How to Plant Fruit Trees in the Backyard
Have you ever wondered How to Plant Fruit Trees in your backyard but you're not sure where to get started? Keep reading for all the best tips so you can start cultivating your very own trees for fresh and delicious fruits! Why You Should Plant your Own Fruit Trees The most obvious reason is this: once mature, they'll provide lots of fresh fruit! You can experience the joy of … [Read more...]
How to Make a Gravel Path
Gravel paths and walkways add a lot to the look of your yard. Here's how to make a gravel pathway. A nice gravel path in the yard has a few benefits. It of course, gives a clear idea of what route to take to your vegetable garden or orchard. For us, it's the "road to the barn". As homeowners, we are always looking for ways to increase the beauty of our yard but also the value. The … [Read more...]
How to Defrost a Freezer
Here's how to defrost a freezer quickly - whether it's a chest deep freezer, an upright or your fridge freezer! Once the gardening and outside work is finished for the season, it's time for me to get going on the inside work. Not only giving the house a good cleaning, but also doing a little appliance maintenance. Cleaning out my frost-free freezers is pretty high on the list, because it's one of … [Read more...]