Robby Soil testing provides key information to farmers, gardeners and landscapers for effective fertilizer and soil amendment management. Two important values on a standard soil test report are pH and buffer pH. While pH reveals the current acidity or alkalinity of the soil, buffer pH provides additional insight into how resistant the soil is to pH … Read more
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, golden apples are a rare fruit that, when cooked with certain other ingredients, will slightly increase the length of time that food recipes work and the number of hearts they can heal. There are apple trees all over Hyrule and the Sky Islands that have these … Read more
Wisteria is a gorgeous flowering vine that has become a garden staple thanks to its cascading purple and white blooms that emerge in spring and early summer. Of the two most popular wisteria varieties, white wisteria (Wisteria frutescens ‘Alba’) is highly sought-after for its rarer and more delicate flowers With proper care, wisteria vines can … Read more
Looking to start or plan a vegetable garden this year? Do you want to keep squirrels out of your raised garden beds so they can’t eat your plants or dig for seeds? This post has an easy and cheap DIY solution for you. Other animals that like to eat plants, like birds and deer, will … Read more
Looking for a climbing plant to brighten up a shady spot in the garden? These shade-loving climbers will make your outdoor space look great whether you grow them on a wall, fence, pergola, or even in pots. What does it take for Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire, to grow the strongest and best climbing … Read more
*NOTE: AS A FISH FARM, WE DO NOT OFFER GENDER SPECIFIC SEXING ON FISH STOCK. Requests for male or female animals can only be met if the item’s description says so, like “male beta,” “female guppy,” etc. We’re sorry for any trouble this causes. Cactus – Prickly Pear – Purple Prickly Pear or Opuntia chlorotica … Read more
Raising seeds and nurturing delicate seedlings is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. But nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your precious sprouts get devoured overnight by hungry critters and nasty bugs. Don’t let pests destroy all your hard work this season! Here are 4 easy DIY methods for protecting tender seedlings from … Read more
If fuzzy green moss is invading your lawn you may be looking for an organic moss killer to get rid of it safely. While chemical moss killers containing ferrous sulfate or iron sulfate are effective, they can also pose risks to pets beneficial soil organisms, and nearby water sources. Thankfully, there are several organic, non-toxic … Read more
No three words are more terrifying to a snake parent than YOU’VE GOT MITES. (If it makes you feel any better, it’s a common problem that plagues many-a-snake-lover. ). If you look at snakes and see mites, you need to act quickly because a full infestation can mean thousands of mites. So without delay, read … Read more
Pea sprouts are $5 at the local grocery store. Such a tiny bunch. Barely enough for one salad. Since I’m not paying that exorbitant price I learned to sprout. It was so easy and cheap to sprout peas and beans in a jar. Oh, I’m so glad I did it! What makes you think of … Read more