How to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass for Good
Most people think of Bermuda grass as “the tough grass.” But it's not just that, it can be one of the most invasive weeds in the world, which may have something to do with its other name “devil grass”. So here’s the scoop, for those of you are aware of it's...
Turning a Plain Backyard into an Edible Backyard Paradise: Phase One
I am a typical stay-at-home mom. My husband works. I stay home with four obnoxious littles, running the older ones to and from school, cleaning up stinky messes etc. Jason is an ex-landscaper. He went to school to escape digging trenches. He knows just about...
The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Using Sweet Potatoes in your Edible Landscape
(Ipomoea batatas) Sweet potatoes have been around for centuries. Domesticated sweet potatoes were present in Central and South America more than 5000 years ago. People obviously liked them and shared the bounty with others because now they are found all over the world...
How to Easily Harvest and Process Mesquite Pods at Home
From Pods to Pancakes: The Complete Mesquite! It’s midway through our hot desert summer here in Arizona. This year (2018) seems to have been especially dry and hot. Despite the lack of moisture and oppressive heat, there are some plants and trees that don’t seem to...
Jewels of Opar: Adaptable Superfood Succulent
(Talinum paniculatum) We came across this beauty by mistake mislabeled at a local plant sale. It is no wonder that this plant is well known among flower gardeners. Jewels of Opar, known as “Fame Flower,” “Waterleaf”, “South American Ginseng,” and “Pink Baby's Breath”...
5 Simple Steps to a Functional Compost System
You may have heard of the great benefits of composting. You may have tried a few methods and had some success. Many people want to do it but many don’t know where to start. There are tons of composting methods out there, and we have tried several. Here are the 5...