The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) seeks to populate the world with fruit and nut trees, bringing food and shade to communities and ecosystems around the world. David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe co-founded FTPF in 2002 because he envisioned a way to alleviate world hunger, combat climate change, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and…
Share your love for gardening with your most precious possessions. Kids DO love gardening! But you may have to tweak your traditional gardening routine. Here’s a list of questions to ask yourself before you throw them into the dirt! What Types of Crops Do Kids Like To Grow? All plants are NOT…
Do you want to start a garden and grow your own food? Many people have issues with the chemicals used in traditional commercial farming. Unfortunately, the cost of organic food, makes it cost prohibitive for many people. By growing your own food you can save money and ensure you and your family are eating food…
For many people, planting is therapeutic. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s something therapeutic about connecting with nature through planting and nursing each plant into something healthy and beautiful. And there’s plenty of room for creativity as well. There are hundreds of plant varieties out there, each with its own story and purpose.…
Pickles come in many different shapes, sizes and flavors, but most either love em’ or hate em.’ Their tangy, salty and often sour taste is often an acquired one. Those who enjoy their flavor love to eat them in a variety of ways, adding pickles to their wraps, sandwiches, burgers and even eating them straight…
Epsom salt is made from magnesium sulfate, a pure and naturally-occurring mineral that was first found in the well waters of Epsom, England. Epsom salt has many uses, perhaps the most well-known being pain relief, but did you know you can use Epsom salt in your garden? Check out these ten unique ways to incorporate…
A lot of people assume that they can’t farm or start their own garden if they live in the city. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Urban agriculture is thriving. People are growing herbs, vegetables, and more from the comfort of their big city apartments. If you’d like to create a garden in…
There is a house in Pasadena, California that’s known as the Urban Homestead. From the street, you might be confused as to why it’s earned such a name or why it’s even special among all the other homes in the suburb just outside Los Angeles. But when you take a peek around the back of…
Marijuana gets all the praise when it comes to useful plants. And while it contributes to everything from pain relief to building material, did you know that there are other plants that contain cannabinoids that are also extremely useful? These plants are not psychoactive; they don’t contain the ingredient THC. Rather, they contain cannabinoids known as…
Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of any fruit. It almost sounds too good to be true when you consider how awesome they taste. But no, it’s the truth – blueberries are among the healthiest foods out there. Antioxidants are crucial when it comes to maintaining a healthy body. They also work wonders in the…
You can turn your patio or balcony into an oasis with the addition of potted fruit trees. Fragrant flower blossoms, beautiful, waxy leaves and succulent fruit are the boons of a fruit-tree-lined balcony. Contact a local nursery to inquire about dwarf rootstock trees, a class of small fruit trees that grow well in pots. Different…
There are few things as refreshing as herbs grown in your own backyard. They provide a completely different taste and quality in foods than those you buy at the grocery store. You can technically grow your mint or parsley with little organization and it’ll taste just fine. But with a few basic materials and time, you…
Having a small garden is nice! You get to grow your own food, and harvest it when you are ready. However, keeping your garden safe can sometimes be difficult. There are pests and animals that think your food is just as delicious as you do. SuzelleDIY has got you covered! In the short video below, she…
Follow these tips below for your Spring Vegetable Garden. They will fill your garden with awesome color, fragrance and beauty. Start at a very Small Level: Keep in Mind: It’s better to be a proud owner of a tiny garden than to be frustrated by a giant one! Many beginner gardeners make the mistake of…
Jonathan Lawler was absolutely shocked when his son told him that he had a classmate that was hungry and did not have enough food at home. Lawler lives in the middle of Indiana farm country and found this unbelievable. Then he took a closer look. He realized that the area he lived in was far…