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03/16/2026

Strawberries, don't waste money at the supermarket: how to grow them at home or in the garden.

03/15/2026

How to prune zucchini in the garden for a bountiful harvest: the foolproof method used by farmers.

03/15/2026

Build a living woven fence 🌿

Start with flexible fresh branches (willow or similar), plant sturdy stakes into the soil, then weave the branches tightly between them while they’re still alive. Keep the base moist, and over time the branches take root, grow leaves, and strengthen naturally.

Unlike a wooden fence that slowly rots, this living fence becomes stronger every season — providing shade, wind protection, privacy, and a beautiful natural habitat for birds and insects. A fence that doesn’t just stand… it grows.

03/15/2026

You mix two tablespoons of corn starch into one cup of cold water and heat it on medium until thickened and clear. You let it cool and then mix in the carrot seeds. The seeds suspend in the slurry. You put the mixture into a small ziplock bag and cut a small hole in the corner. "Pipe" the slurry into the rows. The slurry helps separate the seeds, reduces the need for thinning, and helps retain moisture. I tried the cornstarch slurry method when I sowed carrots this week. I harvested about 50 small carrots that were probably over crowded from an earlier crop. They tasted delicious!

03/15/2026

Freshly picked 🍃🫐
Growing blueberries is simpler than it looks. Plant them in acidic, well-drained soil, give them plenty of sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist. A little mulch around the base helps protect the roots and keeps moisture in. With patience and care, the bushes reward you with clusters of sweet fruit every season.

03/15/2026

Tomatoes on the right (WEST)... green beans and peppers on the left (East). The tomatoes and beans grew up their side, met in the middle, and continued growing down the opposite side... until frost killed the whole tunnel. I stood INSIDE the tunnel and picked ripe green beans and tomatoes (as well as picking on the outside).

03/15/2026

A simple DIY cucumber trellis made with bamboo poles, strong rope, and recycled tires as planters. The vertical strings guide the vines upward, improving airflow, saving ground space, and keeping the cucumbers clean and easy to harvest.

03/14/2026

A simple wooden frame can turn into a powerful vertical cucumber garden 🌿🥒

Just fix horizontal wooden slats onto a sturdy post, plant cucumber seedlings at the base, and gently guide the vines upward as they grow. The structure supports climbing naturally, improves airflow, and keeps fruits clean and straight off the ground.

03/14/2026

Turn simple crates into a smart vertical potato garden 🌱🥔

Just stack plastic crates, line each layer with straw, add rich soil, and place seed potatoes between layers as you build upward. Water regularly and keep the soil loose so roots can expand easily.

This space-saving method improves drainage, reduces pests, and makes harvesting incredibly easy — just lift the crates and collect fresh potatoes without digging.

03/14/2026

Build a natural raised garden bed the smart way 🌱
Start with logs at the base, add branches, layer dry leaves & straw, then finish with rich topsoil. As the wood slowly breaks down, it stores moisture, feeds the soil, and keeps roots warm — meaning less watering and stronger plant growth.
Simple layers, powerful results, and a harvest that keeps giving. 🥒✨

03/14/2026

How to Use Garlic to Get Rid of Pests: Mice, Flies, Lice, Cockroaches, Lizards, Mosquitoes, and Kitchen Cockroaches...
Garlic is an excellent natural repellent thanks to its strong odor and sulfur compounds, which are unpleasant for many pests. Here are several ways to use it against different invaders:
🐭 Mice
🔹 Method: Crush several cloves of garlic and place them in corners where you detect the presence of mice. You can also make an infusion with garlic and water and spray it along their usual route.

🔹 Effect: The strong odor repels them and prevents them from returning.

🦟 Flies and Mosquitoes
🔹 Method: Crush several cloves of garlic and let them macerate in water for 24 hours. Strain the mixture and add a little vinegar. Spray doors, windows, and corners where these insects enter. You can also hang bunches of garlic in the windows.

🔹 Effect: The smell naturally repels flies and mosquitoes.

🐜 Cockroaches
🔹 Method: Mix garlic powder with baking soda and sprinkle it in the corners of the kitchen and behind appliances. You can also leave crushed garlic cloves in strategic locations.

🔹 Effect: The smell and compounds in garlic bother cockroaches and prevent them from multiplying.

🦎 Lizards
🔹 Method: Spray a garlic extract with water on window frames, doors, and corners where they tend to appear. You can also rub garlic on the walls or place garlic cloves in their hiding places.

🔹 Effect: Its strong aroma repels them without harming them.

🔹 Effect: 🧼 Lice (for plants and humans)
🔹 Method: For plants, prepare an infusion with garlic, let it steep, and spray it on leaves and stems. For people, crush garlic with olive oil and apply it to the scalp for 20 minutes before washing your hair.

🔹 Effect: It acts as a repellent and kills lice by suffocation.

These remedies are effective and natural, with no risk of toxicity to people or pets. If you want more details about a specific pest, let me know and I'll help you. 😊🌿

03/13/2026

Discover your soil's pH with a simple and easy home test 🌱👨‍🌾
Soil pH is crucial for plant growth, as it affects nutrient availability. Here's how to perform a simple test at home:
Steps to measure soil pH:
✅ 1. Collect samples: Take small portions of soil from different areas of your garden or yard. Mix the samples to obtain a representative result.

✅ 2. Prepare the tests: Divide the collected soil into two small containers. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to one container and mix it with a little water.

✅ 3. Test with vinegar: In the second container, pour a small amount of white vinegar onto the soil.

✅ 4. Observe the reactions:
➡️ If the container with baking soda bubbles, the soil is acidic (low pH).

✅ 4. Observe the reactions:
➡️ If the container with baking soda bubbles, the soil is acidic (low pH). ➡️ If the container with vinegar bubbles, the soil is alkaline (high pH).

✅ 5. Results and interpretation:
➡️ If there is no bubbling in either container, the soil is probably neutral (pH close to 7).

➡️ This method is indicative, not exact. For precise measurements, use a pH kit or take samples to a laboratory.

✅ Importance of soil pH:
🌱Acidic (low pH): Limits the availability of nutrients such as calcium and magnesium.

🌱Alkaline (high pH): Reduces the absorption of micronutrients such as iron and zinc.

🌱Neutral (pH 6.5-7): Is ideal for most plants, as it promotes nutrient availability.

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