MorningChores • 7th September 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Growing Gladiolus

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Gardeners love growing gladiolus because of their stately, gorgeous stalks flowers that come in a whole range of colors. There are pink, purple, yellow, white, and many more colors of gladioli on the market, so you don’t need to settle for one color. If you want to sprinkle some vibrant color into your garden, pick gladiolus plants. Why not crea

MorningChores • 17th August 2022

How to Identify and Get Rid of Invasive Kudzu So It Won't Return

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Nature is unpredictable. Sometimes we plant things with good intentions, but some species, like kudzu, can get out of control and cause ecological damage. Once it’s in the ground, kudzu can be hard to kill if you don’t catch it early. There have been 50,000 invasive species discovered in America over the past century, and kudzu is one of the wor

MorningChores • 14th August 2022

How To Make a Circle Garden to Improve Productivity

You’ve probably spotted a circular garden design if you’ve ever traveled to a botanical park to enjoy the plants and flowers. Not just for formal spaces, circle gardens are ideal for home gardeners looking to create functionality and beauty in their space. How do you make a circle design at home and put it to work for you, whether you’re growing ornamentals or veggies? This article will explain what to prepare, how to design a circular garden, and why it’s an excellent choice for homesteaders.

MorningChores • 13th August 2022

A Guide To Living Mulch and How To Use It

The key to a luscious garden with a bountiful harvest of vegetable crops is all starts with healthy soil. Living mulch provides your soil with a boost of nutrients, among other benefits, and it’s easy to grow. Whether you’re new to gardening or want to try something new on your homestead, improving your soil condition is always worthwhile. But besides increasing the nutrients in the soil, living mulch also retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and improvises fertility. So, how can you use living

MorningChores • 3rd August 2022

How To Grow Prickly Pear Cacti for Food and Beauty

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. If you live in a hot area and you love plants that serve double duty, you might want to grow prickly pear cacti. You can spot this plant by its distinctive flat, club-like pads that you’ll often see at grocery stores. Traditionally, this plant was used for herbal remedies in Mexico and Latin America as it contains antioxidants and fiber. Today,

MorningChores • 31st July 2022

15+ of the Best Heat-Tolerant Greens for Your Summer Garden Crops

Whether you’re adapting your garden to climate change or you just want some greens during the dog days of summer, this list of heat-tolerant greens will give you some inspiration for your garden. If you’re a gardener in a hot climate, you know the challenges of rising temperatures due to climate change. The soil becomes less moist as the weather gets warmer, leading to less water for your plants. Or maybe you just long for a salad out of your own garden even though the temperatures are climbin

MorningChores • 28th July 2022

Growing Chokeberries: A Guide To Raising This Delicious Super Fruit

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Are you a fan of lesser-known fruits? Prefer to stick to native plants in your garden? Then you should be growing chokeberries. These plants have been gaining in popularity in recent years thanks to their newly-minted superfood status. Thanks to their delicious taste and incredible medicinal benefits, chokeberries have been a staple in Native Am

MorningChores • 26th July 2022

Growing Gorgeous Lotus Plants Indoors or Out

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Lotus are perennials beauties most commonly found growing in water gardens. But, did you know that you can also plant them in containers? For gardeners new and old, these plants are a stunning addition to the home and certain to bring something special to your yard. Lotus flowers symbolize rebirth, strength, and resilience. We can all use some o

MorningChores • 22nd July 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Growing Ornamental Alliums

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. When you think of onions, you probably imagine the kind you use in the kitchen. But did you know that they also have cousins that grow beautiful flowers? If you’re looking for something truly unique and eye-catching, growing ornamental alliums is for you. These plants are ideal for new gardeners and experienced gardeners alike. They have stunnin

19th July 2022

Why Is My Philodendron Dripping Water? (Explained) – Living Boosts

Have you ever awakened and walked over to your plants to find teardrops hanging from their leaves? Then, you’ve observed guttation in action. Even though this might be alarming to new plant owners, there’s no reason to become worried. This is a natural process that plants like philodendrons go through, like sweating for humans. So, keep reading this article to help you understand how dripping water appears on your plants. Why Is My Philodendron Dripping Water? Philodendron plants drip water

MorningChores • 14th July 2022

A Guide to Growing and Caring for Clematis

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. You’ve probably spotted this plant sprawling over fences and running up the side of houses. Its striking flowers and elegant vining habit make it instantly recognizable. Growing clematis is as easy as can be and oh so rewarding. In fact, once you start growing clematis, I bet you won’t be able to stop with just one. By the time you know it, you’

MorningChores • 10th July 2022

A Guide to Growing Peonies For a Beautiful Garden Display

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Peonies are one of the most beautiful choices for adding some vibrant color to your garden. You’d think that for such an elegant, showy flower, growing peonies would be difficult. But they’re actually quite easy to plant and raise. Whether you’re interested in a herbaceous type for a cut garden or the durability of a tree peony for a long-lastin

MorningChores • 9th July 2022

7 Common Horse Diseases and How to Treat Them

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. When you look after horses, you want to make sure they’re healthy and happy at all times. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, your animals can get sick with various diseases. Even with our best efforts, there are times when you just can’t avoid problems. Some diseases can’t be prevented or cured, but you can definitely make life easier for

9th July 2022

Why Are Philodendron Melanochrysum So Expensive? (Important Facts) – Living Boosts

It’s no secret that plants have become a staple in many households during the pandemic, but did you know that some people are willing to pay $18,888 for a rare plant? Now, you’re not alone if you’ve been gawking at Philodrendrom melanochrysums online and are cautious about spending money on this type of houseplant. Despite the rising numbers of people buying expensive plants, it’s essential to know exactly what you’re paying beforehand. Otherwise, you could end up making a purchase for a plant

MorningChores • 4th July 2022

Growing Pineberries: How to Plant and Care for White Strawberries

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. When you first glance at pineberries you might think that they look like unripe strawberries, because they are often pale pink or white in color and resemble strawberries in shape and ease of growing. But these delicious fruits are something else entirely. While they aren’t well known in home gardens, as gardeners become familiar with their uniq

MorningChores • 3rd July 2022

Understanding Plant Fasciation and How to Deal With It

When you spend a lot of time in your garden you start noticing interesting things about nature. For instance, you learn how to identify useful weeds, or you might discover strange conditions such as fasciation. This unusual condition affects the appearance of flowers, which can distort the stems and makes the petals appear larger and overcrowded. Most famously, it makes flowers look positively strange. So what’s happening? And what should you do about it? You’ve come to the right place. This a

MorningChores • 26th June 2022

How to Identify and Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Whether you have a tiny garden or a large homestead, you know a thing or two about bugs. Some kill our plants, others can make us sick, and then there are those that are simply a pain in the you-know-what, such as boxelder bugs. Boxelder bugs are pretty easy to recognize and if you’ve ever had an infestation in your house before, you know they’r

MorningChores • 24th June 2022

How to Grow and Care For Lilacs in the Garden

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. It’s pretty rare to pass a garden and not spot some lilacs. They’re beautiful, low-maintenance, sweet-scented shrubs, so it’s easy to see why so many people grow lilacs. The petals appear in clusters (or panicles) in the early spring and summer and they smell downright heavenly. For the rest of the year, the medium-to-large-sized leaves add chee

MorningChores • 20th June 2022

12 Common Almond Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Get Rid of Them

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Almonds are the perfect snack for traveling or in-between errands. Plus, they’re gorgeous trees with lots of fragrant blossoms. No wonder so many gardeners grow this tree in their backyard. Sadly, almonds can be victim to some nasty pests and diseases that can ruin your harvest. Ideally, you want to catch any problems as soon as possible so you

MorningChores • 19th June 2022

How to Create the Perfect Raised Bed Garden

When you’re flicking through gardening magazines and see photo after photo of perfectly placed vegetables all lined up in a raised bed garden you might be thinking, how can you build this at home? It doesn’t require extensive training and resources to design and build a raised bed in your garden. With the right materials and a little space, you can transform a blah patch into a spectacular space for crops! This guide will walk you through choosing materials, the right location, and building up

Self Sufficient Projects • 22nd March 2021

36 PVC DIY Projects for Your Homestead

If you are looking for new and easy projects but you don’t know where to start, here’s an idea for you: PVC DIY projects. In this article, I am going to give you 36 amazing PVC DIY projects that will show you how you can use PVC pipes in a creative way and how to make the most of a reusable product! I have divided the article into different sections, so there’s something for everyone! They can be used as a handy and reusable cage for holding up your tomatoes. You can make the cages according

Self Sufficient Projects • 20th January 2021

9 Old Recipes Every True Homesteader Should Know

Nowadays, there always seems to be a pressure to move forward and look to the future, but sometimes it’s also nice to be present and perhaps, take some time to look back. Here are 10 old recipes that every true homesteader should know. To begin, I have some warming, wholesome dishes to heat you up in the chilly winter months. The Iroquois Indians cultivated and used the Three Sisters (corn, squash and beans) in their diet. This dish is super simple and easy to make. It consists of three main

The Lost Herbs • 31st December 2020

5 Herbal Antibiotics You Can Use To Fight Infection

The flu season is already here. It is, therefore, understandable if you’re feeling anxious about catching a cold, especially as we are still living through a pandemic… Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here to help! In this post, I’m going to provide 5 herbal antibiotics to help fight against those nasty little bacteria and prevent infection so you can enjoy the end of a year with a healthy mind, body and spirit. This wonderful plant belongs to the same group as onion, leeks and shallots. You might

Self Sufficient Projects • 23rd December 2020

5 Recipes That You Can Make If You Live Fridge-Less

In the modern world, it is easy to assume that everyone has access, or has chosen to have a fridge in their kitchen… However, there are many situations that may prohibit, or force you to go fridge-less in your life. For example, there might be a power shortage in your neighborhood, or you simply don’t want to spend money on the electricity if you barely use it! Even though living without a fridge makes some things harder, like hot climates, that lead to high temperatures in the kitchen that ca

The Lost Herbs • 2nd October 2020

How To Make An Anti Inflammatory Herbal Jar (Pickled Purslane) %

Have you ever heard of pigweed? Pigweed, or otherwise known as Purslane and Portulaca Oleracea is a weed with red stems, luscious green leaves, and beautiful yellow flowers. Purslane is available all over the world from vineyards, fields to roadside cracks. However, this weed is not just a little piece of nature, but it is extremely nutritious and has been used in alternative medicine for many years to treat a variety of health problems including, inflammation. Similar to other weed-like green