by Billie Nicholson | Apr 25, 2019 | Beneficial Insects, Gardening, pesticides
Did you know that the majority of insects are either beneficial or of no direct significance to your garden plants? But there is a fraction of bugs that are pests and do they demand a lot of attention! When you are tempted to pull out the bug sprays, wait a minute and...
by Billie Nicholson | Mar 14, 2018 | Gardening, Praying Mantis
The Praying Mantis is a very interesting insect. Like most insects it has six legs, two wings and two antennae. It has large bulging eyes and a swiveling head, the better to see it’s prey, and powerful, spine forearms, to tightly hold it, and strong chewing mouth...
by Billie Nicholson | Mar 23, 2016 | Gardening, Potatoes
Heirloom Solutions If you could choose just one crop to grow to feed your family in tough times, the potato would be ideal. Potatoes may have a humble reputation, but when it comes to surviving in tough times, they’re superstars. Here are eight reasons why....
by Billie Nicholson | Feb 16, 2016 | Garden tools, Gardening
Rust is the Enemy A sunny day in February is a great time to begin thinking about your garden. Just in case you didn’t have time to clean your tools before the harsh winter set in, that should be one of the first things you consider. With the exception of the dry...
by Billie Nicholson | Nov 10, 2015 | Composting, green onions, Tool Kit
We’re always sad to see the plants in our gardens wither and die, but we know that most of what we planted are actually annuals that only live one season. So, as they wither away, be thankful for their produce, save any seeds, and pull the dead plants putting them...