Have you ever started your growing season with glee, only to be disappointed by spindly, weak seedlings? Don’t give up! You might be missing one critical factor in your seed-starting process: light. You can fix that problem by building an easy DIY grow light for seedlings. Simple, affordable parts from your local hardware store will do the trick.
Weeds are the bane of any home farmer’s existence. You can pull them, but it seems like they grow back twice as fast. You can spray them, but risk killing your veggies in the process. And who needs all those chemicals anyway? Here’s an easy way to prevent weeds, use less water, and fertilize your garden for cheap or even free.
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I like birds, even in my garden. They eat pests and they’re fun to watch. Lately, however, robins have been ravaging my strawberry patch — eating those juicy berries before I can have a chance to pick some for myself. But there’s hope — and the secret may just be in your cupboard. [Read more...]