Raising your own chickens is the new black. Seriously. I haven’t gone down this alley due to my abundant wildlife issue. My property is teaming with hawks, raccoon, fox, and other hungry animals. I couldn’t bear to see them killed. But if you are thinking about raising backyard chickens, read 14 reasons how raising chickens […]
How to Identify and Remove Squash Vine Borer Worm
Every year I battle the squash vine borer. I must lose a couple of pumpkins and squashes every year. Luckily I have saved my zucchinis by cutting out the worm. Last year, I wrote about how to be pro-actively prevent them from laying their eggs. (Read HERE.) If any of my methods don’t work, you have […]
Organic Bug Repellent for the Garden. 5 Sure Fired Methods.
Invitations to my scrumptious garden buffet go out early to every bug and animal in town. Now, if I could just figure out who is the pest party coordinator I could save myself some headaches. Alas, I have yet to track him or her down. Over the years, I have tried a variety of methods […]
Make Your Own NonToxic Garden Bug Spray.
This was my first year of growing damask roses. In the past, I grew double knock out roses which were hardy and simply laughed at the pests and the elements. I wasn’t prepared for the amount of insects that adore Damask roses. I watched in horror as sawflies and spider mites attacked the plants, […]
Taking the Mystery Out of a Hydroponic Barge
Welcome guest poster, mystery author Deirdre Vern: Here’s what I love about Anna of Green Talk. Anna is a thinker and a doer. No small task when it comes to living green. As for me, I’m a thinker. I aspire to be green, but I leave the heavy lifting to my alter-ego, CeCe Prentice, […]
How to Plant Mint and Not Sob Uncontrollably
There is nothing like fresh mint. But add it your garden beds and wish you died 1000 deaths before trying to get rid of it. Mint spreads faster than butter. Before you know it your whole garden bed has been taken over unless you know how to keep it in check. Learn the right way, not […]
DIY Rose Water Will Become a Staple in Your House. Trust Me.
Last year I realized that double knock out rose don’t have a smell once they dry. Those roses are durable and simply laugh at all the other roses’ aliments. I can’t sell dried rose petals at Anna Lee Herbs if they don’t smell even if they look amazing. Last year, I added five Damask Roses to […]
Seeding Square Makes Planting Seeds Pain Free
A couple of years ago, I incorporated the square foot gardening method for planting seeds. Basically in a nutshell, square foot gardening is where you space your seedlings closer together. The close knit plants crowd out weeds and thrive. However, when you plant 9 beans seeds for every square AND your raised bed is 8 feet by […]
