Easiest fruit to grow organically in the southeastern US
A list of the 30+ easiest fruits to grow organically in the southeast (and the hardest). List includes species and varieties we bet you’ve never heard of!
Plantain: a common edible weed that treats bee and other insect stings
Plantain is a common weed that’s likely growing in your yard. Find out how to ID, grow, and forage plantain — including which Plantago species offer the best culinary and medicinal potential.
Lacewings: how to ID and attract this amazing, beneficial insect
Lacewings are gorgeous, net-winged insects (Neuroptera) that can play an essential role as pollinators and pest control in your garden. In this article, you’ll find out how to create their ideal habitat and identify them at each stage of their lifecycle.
How to grow your own caffeine in your garden or yard
Find out how to grow your own caffeine in your yard or garden. You might be surprised to find out that you already are!
How to grow and use milk thistle
Find out how to grow and use milk thistle without it escaping your garden. Milk thistle makes a delicious tea and is even used as a life-saving medicine!
How to propagate and grow Peruvian ground apple, aka yakon
Peruvian ground apples (aka yacón) are sweet, delicious roots that can be grown in most of the US. They offer superior features relative to Jerusalem artichokes, their better known relative.
Want to grow cocona fruit? Here are pros and cons…
Cocona is a rare tropical-tangy tasting fruit from Central and South America that can be grown in cooler climate zones under certain conditions. Find out how to do it!
How to grow guavas in pots in non-tropical regions
Find out how to grow guavas in containers/pots even if you live in cooler, non-tropical climate regions to enjoy your own fresh guava fruit!
How to grow and eat prickly pear cactuses
Prickly pear cactuses are low-maintenance perennial plants that produce both a vegetable and a fruit. Find out how to grow and use prickly pear cacti!
How to grow organic bottle gourds
Want to know how to grow bottle gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) organically? From seed to harvesting to drying, we’ll show you how.
How to safely kill mosquitoes in your yard
Want to safely get rid of mosquitoes in your yard using methods that don’t harm people, pets, or wildlife? Find out how!
Yes, wisteria flowers are edible and they make delicious drinks
Wisteria flowers are edible, delicious, and nutritious. They’re great eaten raw but you can also turn them into an amazing fermented sparkling cordial.
DIY grow lights: easily grow garden seedlings, microgreens, and more
These DIY grow lights are affordable, easy to set up, and can produce hundreds or even thousands of dollars in edible plants each year!
How to grow organic bananas in non-tropical ag zones
Want to grow your own organic bananas in a non-tropical ag zone? We’ve done it successfully, and we’ll teach you what we learned along the way.
Gulf fritillary butterfly: A message from Fred fritillary
We’d like to introduce you to Fred the Gulf fritillary butterfly. He’d like to tell you a little about himself and his friends…