Susan Patterson – Page 9 – Backyard Vitality

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

7 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When it comes to plant fertilizers, there are plenty to choose from. However, not all plant food is created equally. There is good reason to be overwhelmed with all of the options out there, especially if you are a new gardener. There are two broad categories of plant fertilizers – inorganic and organic. One type of plant food reigns far superior in my books, and that is organic. Let’s look at why and how you can make your very own miracle plant food using common household items that plants love.

7 Ways to Use Sugar in Your Garden

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

It’s a new year; perhaps the year you will cut all refined sugar from your diet, which is a great thing to do. Your resolution to be healthier, however, may leave you with a few extra bags of white sugar – you know the kind that you loved (past tense) to put in your favorite cookies? No worries, that same sugar that you are trying to nix out of your diet is the very thing your garden needs.

Mix Dish Soap with This to Kill Aphids for Good

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

They may be tiny, but they are also insanely damaging. Aphids are among the most destructive insect pests on garden plants in temperate growing zones. They cling to plants and suck sap, which weakens the plant and makes it susceptible to a host of viruses. They also leave ugly honeydew deposits (a sugary, rich liquid) on leaves, closely followed by sooty mold growth.

Ward off Spring Black Spot with this Baking Soda Spray

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

As the wind blows and the snow flies, you might find yourself gazing out your window at your garden. Are you dreaming of big and beautiful spring roses with luscious warm scents? For many gardeners, roses play an integral role in the garden – they are either beautiful focal plants, the perfect privacy screen, or simply a breath of fresh air in early spring. No matter what role roses play in your garden, you won’t want to miss these tips and tricks to have the healthiest roses of all in your 2021 garden.

Chemical Banned in Paint Strippers Discovered in Decaf Coffee

10 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

We are a coffee-guzzling country, and our drinking habits are on the rise. According to the National Coffee Association, over 64% of Americans enjoy at least one cup of coffee daily. But, has your doctor urged you to cut down on caffeine? How much do you really know about that decaf cup of Jo you enjoy each day? Perhaps not enough to know that you may be drinking some hazardous chemicals right along with your favorite cup of coffee.

Combine These Two Deliciously Acidic Foods for Great Digestion and a Healthy Liver

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Think about the foods that most people crave on a daily basis. Things like chips, candy bars, french fries, cookies, and pizza. What do these foods have in common? They are “engineered” foods that have been created by the food industry to have the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, and pleasing texture

New Lettuce Recall Involves Potentially Fatal Strain of E.coli

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Haven’t we all had enough stress for one year? An out of control virus that just won’t go away, civil and political unrest, and now….. An increasing number of food recalls continue to threaten our health and wellbeing. Do you buy produce at Walmart? If you have shopped over the weekend at Walmart and purchased single head romaine lettuce – don’t eat it!

Avoid Salmonella Sickness: Grow Your Own Herbs

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Consumers need to be on their toes now more than ever as the bacteria outbreaks and food recalls show no sign of slowing down. If you have recently purchased parsley or Herbes de Provence from World Market, Walmart, or any other grocer in the United States, it may be part of the latest food recall. A customer tested as ample of High Quality Organics’ parsley, and salmonella was possibly discovered.

16 Ways to Use Lavender in the Garden, Kitchen, and Bedroom

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

What if I told you that you could grow your very own 100% natural sleep and anxiety aide in your garden? Lavender, a well respected culinary and landscaping herb, is also recognized as an insomnia remedy and a tension and stress buster. Its versatility makes it a must in any garden.

9 Seeds Everyone Should Grow and Store in Case of a Global Emergency

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Have you ever watched a squirrel and noticed how it spends its day? Squirrels are food gatherers and hoarders. They are driven by instinct towards the habitual gathering and storing of food. Their days are spent briskly skirting from one nut to another.

Plant This Medicinal Crop Now

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Many people hesitate to grow garlic because it requires a different strategy from most plants in your vegetable garden. Once you know how to do it, though, growing garlic is easy and well worth it. Fresh garlic from the garden tastes much better than store-bought garlic, which has been in storage for ages. An added benefit? Garlic is a potent superfood that boosts health in several ways.

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

7 Ways to Use Sugar in Your Garden

Mix Dish Soap with This to Kill Aphids for Good

Ward off Spring Black Spot with this Baking Soda Spray

Chemical Banned in Paint Strippers Discovered in Decaf Coffee

Combine These Two Deliciously Acidic Foods for Great Digestion and a Healthy Liver

New Lettuce Recall Involves Potentially Fatal Strain of E.coli

Avoid Salmonella Sickness: Grow Your Own Herbs

16 Ways to Use Lavender in the Garden, Kitchen, and Bedroom

9 Seeds Everyone Should Grow and Store in Case of a Global Emergency

Plant This Medicinal Crop Now

Site Map

Get Social

MENU

Site Map

Get Social