DIY Farming Resources and Guide
DIY Farming Resources and Guide
As a gardener, you should never miss a hip or two of growing watermelon in your garden. Why? Because they are easy to grow, if space is an issue, it can grow comfortably on the lawns and it is good for summer afternoons when the heat takes the toll. Ways to grow watermelons – seeds or plants? Watermelons take about …
A gardener told me that strawberries grown in containers can also produce a lot of fruits if grown well. Homegrown strawberries taste really well; it is also cheaper to buy strawberry plants than fruits from the store. Since berry is a perennial plant, I tried growing strawberries at home using a container. Below are some tips that may guide you …
Beetroots (commonly known as Beets) are a popular vegetable species grown for food all over the world. They can either be yellow, red or white in colour. Growing beetroots in your backyard is easy. Beets are highly nutritious and are rich in key vitamins and minerals such as manganese, iron, potassium and phosphorus. Also, beetroots are quite medicinal and can …
Composting is a great way to recycle valuable organic waste and there’s no better way to do it than using compost bin. Loose compost bin tend to look messy, hence using compost bin with wooden pallets is a tidier alternative. What makes it even better is, constructing compost bins is not a difficult task and can be done using simple …
Peanuts are quite popular and a favourite snack of many people out there due to a unique taste. However, how many of you know that the Peanut is actually not a nut? That’s right; Peanuts are vegetables, belonging to the family of legumes – including peas and beans. And growing peanuts are easy. They are quite easy to grow and …
Quails are a species of birds belonging to the Pheasant family that originated from North America. They are generally wild birds, but can be domesticated. In fact, there are more people raising quails for meat nowadays, even in backyard farm. Quail meat is quite tasty and highly nutritious. It is even tender, has a nice smell and is a juicier …
Potatoes are popular root vegetables that have grown to become one of the most important staple foods in the world. They are highly nutritious, make a delicious treat and growing potatoes is easy. However, potatoes grow fast and spread wide, hence, sometime after they begin to grow, you might run out of space. To combat this space problem, you should …
Eggplants (botanical name, Solanum melongena), are a plant species in the nightshade family, Solanaceae grown and produced all over the world for its edible fruit. Although eggplants are commonly considered as vegetables, they are officially classified as berries. A classic eggplant is deep purple, but you can find eggplants in a variety of other colours. Growing eggplants in your backyard …
There are many options for your chicken house, and one of the most flexible is the chicken tractor. A chicken tractor is portable – you can transfer the location anytime you want. It will give shelter to your chicken and provide them with protection against predators. Mobility is an essential factor to consider in building your DIY chicken tractor. A …
Fences have various functions. Fencing your backyard farm is necessary not only to protect your plants and animals but also to secure your property. It can also become a way to beautify your farm. So I have some DIY cheap fence ideas that you can use for your backyard farm. Wooden fence If you have a small budget for a …