Are you fascinated by the idea of growing your own mushrooms? If so, we recommend starting with the oyster mushroom variety — especially pink oyster mushrooms. Growing mushrooms isn’t as difficult as you may have heard. You don’t need a biology degree or any complicated equipment. Everyone can do it! Pink oyster mushrooms taste like

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There are many benefits to planting flowers alongside your herbs and vegetables. Companion planting reduces pests, increases food yield, and boosts pollination. Learn how to beautifully maximize the use of your space, prevent weed growth, and even improve the quality of your soil in the following article. 4 Reasons To Plant Flowers And Herbs Near

Are you looking for plants that grow well together? How about a unique way to say, “I love you” for Valentine’s Day? Here are companion plant valentine puns to help you find the perfect words! Right click (or press and hold) to save any of the images below. Share them on Facebook or Instagram and

National Seed Swap Day is a great opportunity to trade seeds, share knowledge, and meet new friends! Beat the winter blues by organizing a get-together on the last Saturday of January (when National Seed Swap Day is traditionally observed). Here are some ideas to get growing! We also share some important information about heirloom seeds

Some farmers are content with milking cows or growing corn and soybeans. But what if you want to try your hand at producing a more unusual crop or agricultural product? We looked far and wide for the weirdest, wildest, and most-trailblazing 21st century options for the nontraditional farmhand. Here’s what we found. Can You Stand

Hey FA readers! When we asked you which fall flavor you loved more: pumpkins or apples, we were pleasantly surprised to hear you say apples! To honor your interest, we contacted an expert to answer your frequently asked questions and to learn about newer varieties like Cosmic Crisp! Read on to learn more about apples

Have you ever had a skin rash after weeding or harvesting in the garden? Some plants and fruits can cause painful dermatitis. We are calling attention to one kind of skin rash here so that you can know how to avoid it. It’s called “Margarita burn” or Phytophotodermatitis (Phyto-photo dermatitis). While it may sound like

Broccoli is a surprisingly complicated vegetable and can be hard to grow. It is one of the top vegetables that our readers said they had difficulty growing—and for good reason! But, if you are up for the challenge, follow our helpful growing guide below! General notes: Planting timing and watering details are very specific. Temperature

Brussels sprouts can be easy to grow. The trick is sowing seeds so that buds will develop after the mid to late summer heat is over. To do this, it’s recommended to plant seedlings around the start of summer so they will mature in the cool weather, ready for fall or early winter harvest. Here