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How to Make Seed Tape – Backyard Food Growing

How to Make Seed Tape – Backyard Food Growing

Commercially produced seed tape is great and very convenient but the drawback is that there aren’t very many seed types that are available this way. Seed tape is also quite expensive compared to bulk seeds in packages. The solution is to make your own seed tape and use any seeds you want. You can make … Read more

Why is My Dwarf Hairgrass Melting? [7 Reasons + Solutions]

Why is My Dwarf Hairgrass Melting? [7 Reasons + Solutions]

Every plant is unique and needs to be cared for differently. Find out why your dwarf hairgrass might be melting, what the possible causes are, and how you can avoid being in this situation again. The “dwarf hairgrass” is a type of grass that grows in cool and moist areas. It can be found growing … Read more

How To Care for Carnivorous Plants – Backyard Food Growing

How To Care for Carnivorous Plants – Backyard Food Growing

They encompass a large and interesting family of plants which includes over 720 species. They are well worth the effort it takes to learn their special needs and care for the them in a way that allows them to thrive. They need some very different care than normal tropical plants, it’s important to learn how to … Read more

Yuk! I have Spit On My Plants! – Backyard Food Growing

Yuk! I have Spit On My Plants! – Backyard Food Growing

You’ll be out in the garden in early to mid spring admiring all of your fall planting work in its emerging beauty. Then, you’ll see something odd… You’ll see white globs of foamy stuff on some of your plants. You’ll think “yuk, I have spit on my plants”. Who spit on my plants?…will be the question … Read more

How to Build a Raised Bed – Backyard Food Growing

How to Build a Raised Bed – Backyard Food Growing

This project can be as simple as buying a few pieces of lumber and some hardware to secure the corners. Start by deciding how big you’d like to build the bed. If you’re working with a limited area then 4′ x 4′ is good, or 2′ x 4′, even 2′ x 2′ is a usable size. Go … Read more

Raspberry Crown Borer – Backyard Food Growing

Raspberry Crown Borer – Backyard Food Growing

The Raspberry Crown Borer (Pennisetia marginata) and its larva are common pests of the raspberry plant. They are common throughout most of North America and are very common here on the west coast of BC and Washington. They are also known as Blackberry Clearwing Borer, as they can affect the closely related blackberry plant as well. … Read more

Backyard Food Growing | Backyard Food Growing

Backyard Food Growing | Backyard Food Growing

Learn to grow food right outside your own back door. It’s really quite easy to grow some of your own fruits and veggies right in your own backyard or on your patio. Growing some of your own food is a great thing to do, it’s healthy, fun, relaxing and rewarding too.  It’s best to get … Read more

Kessil vs Radion: Finding the Best for You!

Kessil vs Radion: Finding the Best for You!

Kessil vs Radion: Which one is the best for you? You may be surprised to learn that there are two different types of lights, and it’s important to know what features each light comes with! The “kessil a360 vs radion xr15” is a question that has been asked many times. The two lights are both … Read more

Stink Bugs – Backyard Food Growing

Stink Bugs – Backyard Food Growing

Ugh. Stink bugs are another issue that you could very well see in your garden no matter where you live in North America. They are very common and can cause quite a bit of damage. When they are squished they emit a putrid odour, hence their name. By David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ Image … Read more

Complete Breakdown: Seachem Pristine vs Stability

Complete Breakdown: Seachem Pristine vs Stability

There is a lot of information out there when it comes to aquarium products, but some sources are better than others. The Seachem Pristine and Stability comparison article provides the most comprehensive breakdown of each product with photos and video comparisons so you can see for yourself which one offers more value at an affordable … Read more