How to Grow Vegetables During a Drought
Advice on vegetable gardening in drought conditions, including drought-tolerant fruit and vegetables to grow, how and when to water the…
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7 Easy Ways to Preserve Food Without Pressure Canning
Seven easy ways to preserve food without pressure canning, including dehydration, freezing, winemaking, and fermentation. Use these ideas to preserve…
How To Make Lavender Oil: A Step By Step Guide
Everything you need to know about how to make lavender oil at home, including which types of lavender to use,…
How to Know When to Harvest Potatoes
Tips on how to know when to harvest potatoes. Includes different things to look for depending on whether they’re an early potato or maincrop, time in the ground, and what happens to their foliage and flowers.
How to Make Sweet Elderflower Cordial with Wild Foraged Flowers
Easy to make elderflower cordial recipe using fresh elderflowers and lemon juice. Makes three bottles that you can use in refreshing summer drinks, or to make edible flower desserts and recipes.
The Best Strawberry & Rhubarb Pie Recipe
Simple and delicious homemade strawberry and rhubarb pie recipe with fresh fruit and shortcrust pastry. Combine the sweetness of strawberries…
7 Ways to Make Bean Supports for Climbing Beans
A comprehensive look at DIY bean supports and bean trellises for growing climbing beans. Includes the best way to grow…
How to Grow Coriander from the Supermarket
Tips on growing coriander from the supermarket and how to keep it alive for longer. Use this technique to get several generous harvests from your plant and have fresh herbs all summer long. Full DIY video included.
How to make DIY Ollas: Low Tech Self-Watering Systems for Plants
Introduction to using ollas in the garden and simple instructions for how to make a DIY olla using a terracotta plant pot. Ollas are an inexpensive way to keep plants watered. They slow-release water around growing plants using an ancient technique discovered by people living in arid regions.Â