Quinoa is one of the most popular pseudo-grains available at any health food store. It is rapidly replacing the demand for wheat, oats, barley, and other traditional grains at homesteads where the nutritional quality of the food produced is of utmost importance. You can read all about the nutrition of quinoa here. But, it’s expensive … Read more
Sunflowers are not only attractive to us humans, but also to our feathered friends. Birds love them, especially when the seeds are ripe! If you need to know how to protect sunflowers from birds, we have a few tips for you. Protecting Sunflowers From Being Eaten By Birds Sunflowers are most at risk from birds … Read more
Now that you have grown your crop of beautiful sunflowers, you will want to know how to harvest sunflowers. When is the best time, and how do you do it? Read on for our best tips on doing just this! When Are Sunflowers Ready To Harvest When you harvest your sunflowers depends on what you … Read more
Why would I want to prune my sunflowers, I hear you cry? They’re so bright and beautiful, why would I want to cut any part of them down? Pruning can improve the health, and the attractiveness, of any plant, and sunflowers are no exception. Well, sunflowers do get very big, very quickly, and if you … Read more
Sunflowers are a beautiful sight, and will brighten up bouquets of cut flowers instantly – although they are pretty big, and might overshadow the other flowers! They can also be displayed on their own to showcase their beauty. Read on to learn more on how to preserve sunflowers. What Can You Preserve From Sunflowers All … Read more
Sunflowers are a very forgiving plant, but like all plants they will benefit from being planted at the right time and in the right conditions, for the best results. Sunflowers are generally a summer plant, as you can tell by the name – they follow the sun, and turn to face it as it moves … Read more
There is very little that is more cheering than catching sight of a whole field of bright sunflowers, their golden faces turned to the sun wherever it is in the sky. Goodness knows we all need a bit of cheering up these days, so if you have a spare bit of land then you could … Read more
Quinoa is getting more and more popular as this pseudocereal is touted for its health benefits over commonly consumed grains like wheat and oats. But, why is quinoa so expensive compared to these other foods? This so-called superfood is more expensive than most grains and seeds that are comparable. Let’s examine quinoa in-depth and see … Read more
Quinoa is a superfood that most homesteaders can grow for themselves. It won’t produce huge amounts of quinoa unless you have a good amount of area to dedicate to growing it. But, since quinoa isn’t the main dish most of the time, a small plot will be useful for those who are looking for the … Read more
Sweet potatoes (or yams) are an incredibly healthy vegetable, packed with a huge amount of vitamins and minerals. But what is the healthiest, and best, way to cook them? They are so versatile that they can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes, and there is a huge variety of different recipes that use … Read more
Sweet potatoes are ready when the leaves start to turn yellow, as a general rule. They will continue to grow and flourish underground while the leaves are still green, but when the foliage starts to die back, it is a sign that your sweet potatoes are ready to be picked. You can also keep an … Read more
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