Using Banana Peels in the Garden Probably the most popular – and easiest – use for banana peels is to mix them into the compost pile. Peels add potassium and phosphorus to compost which promote root development and overall plant health when incorporated into garden soil. Just be aware that banana peels are green material …
Growing Grains in a Small Garden Raising grains such as wheat, spelt, oats, rice, buckwheat, barley, millet, and rye in your backyard doesn’t require any special machinery, and you may be surprised at how little space it takes to grow a substantial supply of homegrown grains. If you’re deep into gardening and self-sufficiency, sooner or …
How to Build a Brick Barbecue Build your own brick barbecue! With few skills and tools this is something anyone can do! Not many of us can resist the smell of a steak, hamburger or even a hot dog grilling on an outdoor barbecue. It gets even better when that delicious scent is coming from a …
The App That Identifies Plants From A Picture How cool is that? This is super exciting news for those of us who love plants and flowers. And if you don’t already have a fascination with plant-life, it may spur a new found love! This app may just save your life if you find yourself lost in …
The Easiest DIY Automatic Chicken Waterer You’ll Ever Make You know how much I love a good DIY project. Especially around the homestead. I have started thinking about making our own chicken waterer and feeder, the thought did occur to me to make my own tutorial for you. But there are so many great ideas out …
