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How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires – Image by Jacek Abramowicz from Pixabay Repurposing old tires is a great way to give them a new lease of life, and what better way to do that than by …

How to Grow Coleus as a Tree: Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintenance How to Grow Coleus as a Tree – Photo by Putulu Ningombam: via pexels.com Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a versatile and vibrant ornamental plant known for its striking foliage. While typically grown as a compact herbaceous …

20 Imaginative Ways to Use Lavender Oil 20 Imaginative Ways to Use Lavender Oil 🌿 20 Imaginative Ways to Use Lavender Oil (You’ve Probably Never Tried Before!) Lavender oil isn’t just a pretty scent—it’s practically liquid magic! ✨ This ancient oil has been used for thousands of years for everything …

🌿 High Yield Tomato Plants: 50–80 lbs per Plant?! Here’s How to Make It Happen 🍅🔥 Imagine harvesting 50, 60… even 80 pounds of juicy tomatoes from a single plant.Sounds like something out of a gardening fantasy, right? 🌟 But it’s real—and achievable if you know the secrets behind super-productive …

50 Deer Resistant Plants 50 Deer Resistant Plants Deer can be ruthless if they choose to attack your farm’s produce in our landscape. They would only need a few nights to finish ingesting all the leaves on a whole piece of land. People who live in areas where these animals …

20 Easy No Bake Desserts Recipes I love no bake desserts, Whats not to love about them there are quick and easy to make. If it to hot outside and you really don’t want to turn on your oven no bake desserts are for you. If you want to make desserts …

Everything You Need to Know about Growing Watermelons Everything You Need to Know about Growing Watermelons Nothing screams summer like biting into a juicy watermelon on a hot afternoon. Kids and adults alike love watermelons. Planting a hill or two of watermelons is simple; new and experienced gardeners alike can …

Homesteading 101: Getting Started with Chickens, Goats, and Bees Homesteading is a lifestyle that involves living a self-sufficient life, producing your own food, and being in harmony with nature. One aspect of homesteading that many people find appealing is keeping farm animals like chickens, goats, and bees. In this article, …

16 Awesome Uses for Witch Hazel 16 Awesome Uses for Witch Hazel / shutterstock Witch hazel is a topical astringent that comes from a North American shrub. Native Americans recognized the medicinal properties of witch hazel for skin irritations and tumors. Today, most people use witch hazel as an herbal …

The Best Animals for a Homestead and Why You Need Them The Best Animals for a Homestead As you start to grow your homestead, you’ll start to wonder about adding animals. Animals serve many purposes, but most importantly, they’re a source of food for our families. If you’re like most …

Creative Rain Gutter Planter Ideas To Spruce Up Your Garden You may be wondering why bother with a rain gutter garden? Well one reason is that gutter gardens take advantage of the vertical spaces around your home to grow flowers, edibles and create a stylish space divider or privacy screen …

18 Ingenious DIY Compost Bin Ideas Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make and good for the environment. There are lots of good reasons to compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil …