What is the best mulch for fruit trees? And what should you never use in your fruit orchard? The best mulch for fruit frees will not just protect your soil, retain moisture, and suppress weeds — it can boost the immune system of your trees and help them fight off disease. Whether you're growing fruit... Read On → The post The BEST Mulch For Fruit Trees {And What NOT To Do} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

If you're wondering how to lay mulch over grass properly to kill the grass and suppress the weeds underneath, this guide will explain the best way to do that step-by-step. Before you put in that veggie garden or flower bed, you will want to lay down mulch — but you need to do it the... Read On → The post How To Lay Mulch Over Grass {Step-by-Step Guide} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

What is the best compost for strawberries? Do you need to fertilize strawberries if using compost? We will examine the best compost for strawberry plants, how to apply compost correctly, how much to apply, and when to apply it. Strawberries are heavy feeders that need plenty of nitrogen and other essential nutrients to produce the... Read On → The post The BEST Compost For Strawberries {And How To Use It} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

What is the best mulch for an organic vegetable garden? I'll give you 15 of the best mulch options that are organic, natural, free or cheap, and simple to find. What Is Mulch? Mulch simply refers to any material that is spread or laid over the surface of your soil and used as a covering... Read On → The post 15 Best Mulch Options For An Organic Vegetable Garden appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

What should you put at the bottom of a raised garden bed? You have several great options for putting underneath your raised beds — and some ideas that are unnecessary, or should even be completely avoided. Set your garden up right and in the long run you will be grateful you did with this step-by-step... Read On → The post What Should You Put at the Bottom of a Raised Garden Bed? appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Straw bale gardening sounded so promising that we decided to give one a go last year. However, our straw bale garden failed to live up to expectations or any of the promises and benefits. If you're looking for cheap, efficient, raised beds — straw bale gardens are not that, and there are a multitude of... Read On → The post 15 Reasons Why I Won’t Do Straw Bale Gardening EVER Again appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

There are significant benefits of raised bed gardening over in-ground gardens that everyone needs to seriously consider before making a decision. This article will discuss those benefits in depth, along with of the pros and cons of this method, the real disadvantages — and what the best alternative is for those of you who cannot... Read On → The post 22 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening {And The BEST Alternative} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

SO incredibly flavorsome, this gochujang short ribs recipe makes braised beef short ribs that are cooked low and slow for a long time until the meat becomes meltingly tender. Serve them with my simple recipe for vinegary carrot and apple slaw. This classic recipe is given a deep, spicy kick with the addition of gochujang,... Read On → The post Gochujang Short Ribs With Apple Carrot Slaw {Oven Or Crock Pot} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

Simple, delicious, garlicky mussels in a red wine tomato sauce with pancetta. This Mediterranean seafood dish is healthy and full of flavor. Makes for a great appetizer or even a satisfying dinner! Why You'll Love Garlicky Mussels In Red Wine Tomato Sauce & Pancetta My recipe garlicky mussels in a red wine tomato sauce with... Read On → The post Garlicky Mussels In a Red Wine Tomato Sauce With Pancetta appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more

How do you choose which hay to feed your livestock? There are lots of opinions out there on this subject. And lots of hay to choose from too. And one type of hay may not work for each animal, or it may not be the best choice for the stage of life they're in. Pregnancy... Read On → The post Feeding Hay To Livestock {Which Hay Is Best For What Animal?} appeared first on The Peasant's Daughter ..read more