Planting - For my gardening peeps, I thought I'd share what's working incredibly well for me this year with zucchini. I staked my zucchini last year but have improved on it for this year. I have a sturdy cattle panel that I cut to fit my growing space and attached it to 2 t-posts using zip ties. As each plant grows, I use a cheap nylon knee-high (yes, pantyhose!) to secure the plant to the panel. When I harvest a zucchini, I trim any leaves that are now below the next ripening fruit. Removing unnecessary leaves means better airflow (less chance for powdery mildew) and fewer places for those pesky squash bugs to hide and lay their eggs. It also makes it 100 times easier to see your ripening fruit and not end up with that monster zucchini that you should have picked last week . As the plant gets taller, I just untie the knee-high and resecure it higher up | Facebook
Planting - For my gardening peeps, I thought I'd share what's working incredibly well for me this year with zucchini. I staked my zucchini last year but have improved on it for this year. I have a sturdy cattle panel that I cut to fit my growing space and attached it to 2 t-posts using zip ties. As each plant grows, I use a cheap nylon knee-high (yes, pantyhose!) to secure the plant to the panel. When I harvest a zucchini, I trim any leaves that are now below the next ripening fruit. Removing unnecessary leaves means better airflow (less chance for powdery mildew) and fewer places for those pesky squash bugs to hide and lay their eggs. It also makes it 100 times easier to see your ripening fruit and not end up with that monster zucchini that you should have picked last week . As the plant
Best - Growing hydrangeas from cuttings is an enjoyable and rewarding process. Here's a simplified guide to help you get started: 1. Choose Your Cutting: Select a healthy, non-flowering stem with new growth, about 5-6 inches long, and with two sets of leaves. 2. Prepare the Cutting: Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle and remove all but the top two leaves. Optionally, dip the cut end into rooting hormone to enhance root development. 3. Plant the Cutting: Use well-draining potting soil mixed with perlite or vermiculite. Make a hole in the soil, insert the cutting, and firm the soil around it. 4. Create a Mini Greenhouse: Cover the pot with a plastic bag or plastic cover to create a humid environment. Ensure the plastic doesn't touch the leaves. 5. Care for Your Cutting: Place the pot in bright, indirect light and keep the soil consistently damp. Check for condensation inside the bag and adjust ventilation as needed. 6. Check for Root Growth: After 2-4 weeks, gently tug on the cutting to check for resistance, indicating root growth. 7. Transplant Your New Hydrangea: Once the cutting has a healthy root system, transplant it into a larger pot or directly into the garden. Choose a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, and water the plant well after transplanting. 8. Remember, patience is key, and not every cutting will root successfully. With time and care, you'll enjoy the beauty of your new hydrangea plants. | Facebook
Best - Growing hydrangeas from cuttings is an enjoyable and rewarding process. Here's a simplified guide to help you get started: 1. Choose Your Cutting: Select a healthy, non-flowering stem with new growth, about 5-6 inches long, and with two sets of leaves. 2. Prepare the Cutting: Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle and remove all but the top two leaves. Optionally, dip the cut end into rooting hormone to enhance root development. 3. Plant the Cutting: Use well-draining potting soil mixed with perlite or vermiculite. Make a hole in the soil, insert the cutting, and firm the soil around it. 4. Create a Mini Greenhouse: Cover the pot with a plastic bag or plastic cover to create a humid environment. Ensure the plastic doesn't touch the leaves. 5. Care for Your Cutting: Place the pot in
DIY, - Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in Just 4 Square Feet! 🥔🌱 Step 1 – Choosing The Right Potato Scraps Select a smooth potato free from disease or fungal holes, ideally with sprouting eyes on its surface. Step 2 – Preparing The Scraps Cut the potato into 2-3 inch pieces, ensuring each piece has sprouting eyes. Step 3 – A Preventive Measure Let the cut pieces dry in open air for a few days to prevent rotting. Step 4 – The Planting Part Plant the potatoes cut side down in well-draining soil, in a sunny location like an open backyard or window sill. Step 5 – Aftercare Water lightly and regularly, avoiding flooding. Once tubers form, cover them with soil to prevent greening. Step 6 – Harvesting After 2-3 months, gently dig out the potatoes to avoid damaging the tubers. Step 7 – Curing Cure harvested potatoes in a cool, dark place to toughen their skins before storing in a dark, dry area. | Facebook
DIY, - Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in Just 4 Square Feet! 🥔🌱 Step 1 – Choosing The Right Potato Scraps Select a smooth potato free from disease or fungal holes, ideally with sprouting eyes on its surface. Step 2 – Preparing The Scraps Cut the potato into 2-3 inch pieces, ensuring each piece has sprouting eyes. Step 3 – A Preventive Measure Let the cut pieces dry in open air for a few days to prevent rotting. Step 4 – The Planting Part Plant the potatoes cut side down in well-draining soil, in a sunny location like an open backyard or window sill. Step 5 – Aftercare Water lightly and regularly, avoiding flooding. Once tubers form, cover them with soil to prevent greening. Step 6 – Harvesting After 2-3 months, gently dig out the potatoes to avoid damaging the tubers. Step 7 – Curing Cure h
300K views · 60K reactions | Growing Pineapples at home takes a bit of patience to get started but once you taste your first homegrown pineapple you’ll agree that they are definitely worth the wait 🍍 Pineapples do best in Full Sun ✨6+ hours per day✨ They won’t tolerate a freeze, but luckily they grow very well in pots and can be brought inside for the Winter. They’ll need a bright window or a grow light if so. I water my Pineapples weekly if we don’t get rain and I fertilize monthly with a couple of handfuls of compost (or a well balanced fertilizer works too!) #growingpineapples #pineapple #growingfruit #foodforest | The Zen Hen and The Honey Bee Farm | Facebook
383K views · 76K reactions | With warm weather just around the corner, here's your friendly reminder that you can create a back yard you LOVE without spending a fortune! This whole transformation cost us about $600 out of pocket and took about 4 weekends to complete! We bought the lumber, stain, grass seed, and a few plants (it totaled a little over $600). The stone and pavers were already part of the yard when we bought the house. The metal deck rungs were given to us, the mulch was leftover from some landscaping we did out front the previous summer, and we purchased the 2x4's and stain to create new railing ourselves. My husband even watched YouTube tutorials and learned how to make his own stringers instead of buying custom ones. We don't own a pressure washer so we borrowed one fro