Welcome to the world of Cardinal Flowers! With their vibrant red blooms and towering height, these stunning flowers are impossible to miss. But did you know that beyond their beauty, Cardinal Flowers have a fascinating history and a wide range of uses? In this article, we will explore the many interesting facts and benefits of … Read more

Are you tired of the same old vegetables in your garden? Want to try something new that’s easy to grow and packed with nutrients? Look no further than the Jerusalem artichoke! Also known as the sunchoke, this little-known vegetable is a member of the sunflower family and is packed with fiber, potassium, and iron. In … Read more

Welcome to the colorful world of Butterfly weed! If you are looking for a vibrant and easy-to-grow flower for your garden, this plant should definitely be on your list. Its bright orange flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a perfect addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. But there’s more to Butterfly weed than just … Read more

Attention all nature enthusiasts and garden gurus! Have you ever heard of Black-eyed Susan? No, it’s not a cowgirl from the Wild West, it’s a wildflower that is as stunning as it is useful! Black-eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia hirta, is a flowering plant that can be found growing in open fields, meadows, and … Read more

As many of you who read our posts know, we are working hard to get our mushroom farm up and running. Oysters are some of the mushrooms we are growing, so I wanted to cover some of the benefits of oyster mushrooms nutritionally and how they may be able to affect your health. What Are … Read more

Are you tired of buying mushrooms from the grocery store that lack flavor and freshness? Why not grow your own? The secret to growing delicious, high-quality edible mushrooms lies in the substrate you use. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of mushroom substrates and how to use them to grow your own mushrooms … Read more

In this article, I will show you the technique to create grain spawn. In the first part of this series, we looked at some reasons you might want to start growing edible mushrooms at home. If you haven’t read that article, you can read it here. In the second article, we showed you how to … Read more

Let’s really get into mycology by creating some agar plates for growing live edible mushroom mycelium. In the first part of this series, we looked at some reasons you might want to start growing your own edible mushrooms at home. If you haven’t read that article, you can read it here. Now let’s take a … Read more

Whether you want to grow edible mushrooms at home to provide food for your family, or as a sweet side income, you’ll be able to use what I have learned to help you get started. Although I just got my first harvest of blue oyster mushrooms, I learned a lot about mycology and the mushroom … Read more

Are you looking to add a little bit of sunshine to your garden? Look no further than heliotrope! This fragrant and colorful flower is a popular choice for gardeners around the world, and for good reason. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about growing and caring for heliotrope in your own … Read more