For people who want to practice the organic and permaculture style of home gardening in the manner that is done on this site, it is always nice to have a few companion books to keep around the house. I decided to take a look at the top 5 best selling organic gardening books on Amazon to … Read more
Weeds. The word seems synonymous with things abandoned, lonely, unkempt, not to mention unwanted and unloved. But for Those Who Know, many plants laboring under that unhappy name are associated with words like tasty, nutritious, and just plain yummy. They come in a virtually unending supply, growing where they please and sometimes still on purpose. … Read more
According to the Farmer’s Almanac and AccuWeather, Summer 2020 will bring the Mid-Atlantic above average rainfall and lots of humidity (and a few heatwaves in July/August so brace yourself for a ‘sizzle and drizzle’ summer). The abundant rainfall will be good for gardens and other outdoor projects. All that free-falling water could mean good things … Read more
SOURCE: commons.wikimedia.com Monday, August 8 is National Zucchini Day. Yes, there is an entire calendar out there of months and days celebrating food. (August is National Peach Month.) Actually I think there is more than one. Not that it actually matters, to me, these food ‘holidays’ are just a fun way to inspire trying new … Read more
In 2010, the U.S. Congress designated National Farm to School Month to recognize the impact of such programs in improving child nutrition, supporting local economies and educating children on where food really comes from. One Small Step is the theme of this year’s campaign, to show how easy it can be to inform and inspire others … Read more
SOURCE: Pixabay What will my garden grow? Flowers and leaves artfully arranged on ladders, wallboards, or stands make an appealing addition to any living space. In the winter, having plants in the house adds to the humidity and improves general well-being. But I’m more the form-and-functionality type. If I can grow pothos and bamboo palm … Read more
SOURCE: Flikr.com On first pass, the words fungus and basement together in a sentence is a cause for panic for any homeowner. But mushrooms are a type of fungus. Lo Even though they don’t make chlorophyll, they used to be included in the plant kingdom; but now they are rightly in their own kingdom. Mushrooms … Read more
SOURCE: Wikimedia Commons Now that we’re feeling better about fungus growing in the basement, let’s look at what we never want to grow there. Because, wherever food grows, there they are: wee little things that will fly, creep, and eat their way through your garden if not stopped. An unpleasant enough sight outside; the sight … Read more
Tips and Methods of Growing, Caring for, and Harvesting Sweet Corn Sweet corn is a rewarding crop that comes with many benefits. It can be served as a healthy snack, a salad side dish, or be used for medicinal purposes. If you enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, corn will make a perfect addition to your … Read more
At Try Backyard Farming, we routinely discuss, in depth, ways to maintain your urban and suburban property using permaculture techniques that work along with nature, rather than trying to fight against it. And much of what we discuss is converting unused lawn sections and boring landscape features into lush areas capable of growing tons of … Read more