There is a global risk that arises from relying on other countries to grow and export food. As a globe we rely heavily on a few areas to grow all of our commodity crops – most wheat, rice, soy and corn is grown in a few select countries and then exported around the world to … Read more
What is the best tree to grow in your backyard? An apple tree or a peach tree, or something thing different? Here we explore the pros and cons to the question – are apple trees better to plant, or peach trees? It’s nearly every gardener’s dream to be growing fruit trees in your backyard, allowing … Read more
This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022 Cape gooseberries are botanically classified as Physalis peruviana. They are a sweet and tangy golden fruit belonging to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Known by many names, including Goldenberry, Husk Cherry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, and Poha berry, Cape gooseberries are native to South America and … Read more
Aphids, also known as plant lice, are small insects that feed on the sap of various plants, including cucumbers. These pests can be a major problem for cucumber farmers and home gardeners alike, as they can cause deformities in the cucumbers and significantly reduce the overall yield of the plants and in bad infestations can … Read more
Electroculture is an innovative approach to gardening that involves the application of electrical and magnetic forces to enhance plant growth and yield. It is based on the belief that plants can benefit from exposure to certain types of electromagnetic energy. This technique has gained attention among gardeners and researchers as a potential method to improve … Read more
Aminopyralid or persistent broadleaf herbicide residue in contaminated manure or compost is becoming a really big issue for gardeners, and SOMEHOW I have managed to contaminate my new tunnel house. Thankfully I have an action plan on what you can do to fix contaminated garden soil at your place. Which Herbicides Contaminate Manure, Compost, and … Read more
Before we bought our new farm the whole place had been sprayed with persistent herbicides. This has meant that our soil has really struggled to grow plants well. How do we end up with contaminated soil from persistent herbicides? Persistent herbicides can make their way into your soil in many ways: Please read: This information … Read more
If you have kept chickens for any amount of time, you have probably come across a broody hen. Some broody hens are very persistent and refuse to go un-broody for quite some time. If you have a broody hen you might be wondering how to break a broody hen and get her back to laying! … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 10th, 2021 If you are wanting to maintain a self sustainable chicken flock, you will probably be looking for the best broody chicken breeds. Broodiness varies in both breeds and individual birds and will fluctuate over the seasons. Please read: This information is provided for educational purposes only … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 10th, 2021 If you are new to keeping chickens, chances are you will be wondering what breed or breeds of chickens that you should keep in your backyard. Heritage chicken breeds are popular with backyard chicken owners for many reasons, read on to find out more. Please … Read more