This homemade fertiliser using kitchen scraps will make your produce grow ‘big and juicy’

He said when he makes eggs, he washes the shells and keeps them in a plastic bag. He starts the recipe by putting the dry egg shells in the toaster oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. The purpose of this step is to sterilise the shell. In the comments, users said to make … Read more

Gardener shares 3 easiest vegetables to grow for beginners: ‘have endless supplies’

Lettuce She said lettuce seeds are very cheap and will give you an abundance of the leafy vegetable. They grow well in pots, and they can be grown in the sunlight or the shade.  “Lettuce is very cheap, very easy and very quick to grow,” Kia said.  Don’t miss… Chillies That one may be surprising, … Read more

Plant seeds with this household waste item – ‘don’t throw them away’

“Don’t throw them away – use them as a planter for your garden,” Robinson said. He first packs the tube with dirt, pressing the ends so it stays inside. He only fills it halfway at first, then places the seed on top of the dirt. After adding the seed, he packs in the rest of … Read more

Grow kale and spinach in ‘single digit temperatures’ with this hack

“Even in snow and single-digit temps last year, we were able to grow greens all winter.” For her carrots, she uses frost blankets. They keep the stems of her carrots safe from frost and snow, while the carrot itself grows in the warmer soil. That only works until mid-December, however, because by then, the soil … Read more

How to grow garlic: ‘Easiest crop to grow’ is ‘so simple’ to plant

In the comments, users were excited about the new planting prospect.  “I’m so excited to plant this year!” one user said.  Another asked if they can plant in the spring if they did not do it in the fall.  She responded: “Plant again next fall – garlic is always planted in the fall, harvest in … Read more

Five foods its cheaper to grow at home than buy in the supermarket

The Redditer said produce like apples, carrots, onions and potatoes are pretty cheap to buy in bulk, whereas fruit like berries can be pricey. This may not be true for everyone, as it depends on location and climate. For her, the produce that’s cheapest to grow at home is strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, herbs, cherries, mushrooms … Read more

Artist trained rats to take selfies to make a point about social media

As It Happens5:59Artist trains rats to take selfies to make a point about social media When Augustin Lignier built a photo booth for rats, he was really trying to point the lens at humanity. The French artist trained two pet store rodents to take selfies in exchange for sweet treats. But over time, he says, they … Read more