Aspirin for Plant Growth – Tips on using Aspirin in the Garden

Aspirin for Plant Growth – Tips on using Aspirin in the Garden

An aspirin a day may do more than keep the doctor away. Did you know that using aspirin in the garden can have a beneficial effect on many of your plants? Acetylsalicylic acid is the active ingredient in aspirin and is derived from salicylic acid, which is naturally...
How to build a Raised Bed Step-by-Step

How to build a Raised Bed Step-by-Step

Spring has sprung but there’s still time to start a raised bed! In this short video and article, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to build a small 4ft x 4ft (1.2m x 1.2m) raised bed from scratch. For this project, we’ve used two planks of wood that...
A Crash Course in Fertilizers

A Crash Course in Fertilizers

Fertilizer sections at nurseries, garden centers, and supply stores dazzle the gardener. The shelves are piled with boxes and bottles, the floors covered with bags stacked high. Labels identify the package contents as “rose food” or “vegetable food,” “lawn fertilizer”...
How to Grow Corn in your own Backyard

How to Grow Corn in your own Backyard

If you have some farming space behind your house, you might want to plant corn there. Corn has been grown in back yards for generations. Here’s how you can do a good job of it. Planting Corn is very susceptible to frosts. Look out for signs of frost to know if a...
How To Start Yam Flour Production Business In Nigeria

How To Start Yam Flour Production Business In Nigeria

Going into yam flour production is a great way for Nigerian entrepeneurs to make millions through agriculture. In this post we run through why the business is so profitable, and how you can start yours.   Yam is a noble food found in numerous locations all over...