While the soap spray recipe we already discussed is primarily used against insects, the addition of baking soda to a homemade soap spray can be used to fight fungal diseases like powdery mildew. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, alters the pH of the leaves. This makes them an unfavorable environment for fungus to grow. …
Did you know that plain old kitchen cinnamon is an amazing fungicide? Not only that, but cinnamon can be used in the garden so many different ways. I’ve discovered 8 different ways to use cinnamon for plants. From fungus killer to rooting hormone, cinnamon has got ya covered! There are 2 things that I’m sure you know …
Well, today I’m going to talk to you about vinegar. No, they were not mistaken on the blog! This continues to be a blog about agriculture, and this is just another article of homemade tips for using products that we all have at home. Use vinegar to keep the fruit fly out of your garden …
Here’s everything you need to know about growing a great and bountiful green bean harvest. When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to have a grandfather who grew lots of vegetables (this is where my passion for gardening started). Without fail, every summer he would drop off bags of green beans and we …
A quick search for “Using coffee grounds in the garden” and Google will unleash a deluge of links to articles telling you to save those spent grounds! We are advised to put them in the garden for perky plants and bright blue azaleas. Coffee grounds ward off slugs! Put coffee grounds in your compost for …
While I have spent the majority of the article talking about EASY Tips for growing Avocado there are also certain items you should not be doing. If you want to make sure your trees stay healthy, continue to grows, and bears as much fruit as possible then make sure not to do the following: Leave …
How to grow zucchini plants the right way! And I bet it’s different than how you’re doing it now. Materials 4-6′ long stakes twine Tools scissors or knife Instructions Plant your zucchini 1.5″ apart. They aren’t going to need all kinds of room to grow and sprawl anymore because you’re growing them UP. Plant a …
Summer is the best time to grow your own lemon trees, and you can start doing this with just some planning. You will need patience though because these are among one of the easiest citrus fruits to grow even if you are a beginner! Ready to get your lemon tree started? You should start with a seed …
Well, today I’m going to talk to you about vinegar. No, they were not mistaken on the blog! This continues to be a blog about agriculture, and this is just another article of homemade tips for using products that we all have at home. 1. Use vinegar to keep the fruit fly out of your …
Gardening is one of the best physical activities you can do, as it comes with countless physical and mental health benefits. Moreover, fresh and home-grown produce is of much higher quality than the one we buy at a grocery store, and the taste is simply incomparable. Yet, did you know that baking soda can be …
