Brood & Bloom Homestead

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Tapping Native Trees for Syrup

Learn how to tap native trees for delicious, all-natural syrup. Our tutorial covers the process step-by-step.

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Grow Vegetables in Winter

Growing cold weather crops can be very rewarding. It lets you have fresh food even when it’s very cold. By using things like small greenhouses or hoop houses, you can […]

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Revitalize Your Soil with Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is an ancient agricultural practice that enhances soil fertility by alternating crops on the same land. This method improves soil structure, reduces erosion, fights pests naturally, and increases…

Aphids attacking tender new growth on kale and broccoli: My Solution

I still remember the frustration of seeing my beloved kale and broccoli covered in tiny, sap-sucking pests. These little invaders—Brevicoryne brassicae, to be exact—had a particular taste for my garden’s […]

Why Are My Garlic Tops Dying Before Bulbs Are Fully Developed?

There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your garlic plants struggle when you’ve put in so much effort. I’ve been there—excitedly planting in the fall, only to see the leaves turn […]

My Experience with Interruption in succession planting due to heatwaves

I used to think my garden was unstoppable. Season after season, I carefully planned my crops, expecting a steady harvest. Then, the extreme heat hit. What started as a few […]

Why Are Tomato hornworms appearing suddenly in My Garden?

I remember the shock when my thriving tomato plants started wilting overnight. At first, I blamed the weather or maybe my watering routine. But when I took a closer look, […]

Cutworms Damaging Seedlings Overnight: My Experience

I’ll never forget the morning I walked into my garden and saw my precious bean plants lying on the soil, their stems neatly severed. My heart sank. All that hard […]