The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s all-new gardening annual features endless edibles, plants with pizzazz, front-yard foodscapes, guidance on planning a path, and more! As the weather begins to warm, gardeners are preparing for the bountiful and beautiful season ahead. This means selecting seeds, preparing the soil, and gathering their tools—including the newest edition of the Garden Guide, …
Getting Ready for Spring Yard Work: Safety Tips to Remember
Alexandria, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home owners to keep safety in mind when getting out their spring lawn and garden equipment like lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers and more. “After a long winter, we know …
Companion Planting: Fight Garden Pests and Increase Your Yields The Natural Way
It was warm outside yesterday. Almost 60 Fahrenheit and it makes me itch to get into the garden. When my girls were very small I turned my attention almost solely to vegetable gardening and left the flowers to a few leftover and neglected places on my property. Not that I don’t like flowers, but knowing how …
Do You Know How To “Read” A Garden?
Many of us, myself included, enjoy walking through gardens – large and small – just for the enjoyment of being in nature. Seeing the plants grow and how meticulously a flower or vegetable garden bed has been laid out brings much joy. Admittedly, I don’t know much about garden structure, history or even genealogy of …
Straw Bale Solutions for Home, Garden and Community || Book Release
With less than a month left before Spring officially begins it’s time to start thinking about creative ways to improve or begin your garden. The phenomenon that is Straw Bale Gardening continues with the March 20 publication of Straw Bale Solutions: Creative Tips for Growing Vegetables in Bales at Home, in Community Gardens, and around the …
10 Reasons Why Your Pet Still Has Fleas
Fleas are one reason I hesitate to adopt a fluffy, fuzzy pet of any kind. Not only are they a nuisance and health hazard to your precious four-legged companion, but they can be a detriment to your home, health and sanity as well. Did you know there are some pets who have terrible allergic reactions …
Infographic: Prevent an Ache Before You Rake
Fall colors bring joy as the heat of Summer fades to the chill of Winter. It also brings mounds of dead leaves to your yard and garden which can make even the most beautiful of landscapes look unkempt. Thus comes the tedious task of almost daily raking. Don’t let this task because a literal pain …
Do We Still Need Fluoride in Our Drinking Water? | Eartheasy Blog
With mounting evidence that topical fluoride is better for teeth, a case before a California court aims to end water fluoridation across the U.S. You’ve no doubt been told by your dentist the importance of fluoride for preventing tooth decay. In addition to fluoride toothpaste, most dentists advise drinking fluoridated water to prevent cavities. Some …
Rhubarb: The Unsung Hero of the Spring Garden |14 Recipes|
Many years ago my father-in-law was perplexed and then soon elated when he discovered a hearty, leafy green growing in his garden. He didn’t remember planting anything there, but soon realized that this large plant was one of his favorite vegetables – rhubarb. Rhubarb, of which ONLY the stem or stalk is eaten, is a …
Diatomaceous Earth: Non-toxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Warmer weather brings sunny days, Spring rains, greener pastures and. . . pests. Silver fish, ants, gnats, beetles, spiders are a few of the more common and annoying but less dangerous ones. Fleas, ticks and bed bugs are harmful to people and animals because they spread disease. Aphids and ants can wreak havoc on your …