Best AeroGarden Review & Guide | 2020 Edition

06/29/202105/09/2020 by Jeremy Starke

Best AeroGarden Review & Guide

Last updated: 05/09/20

Are you thinking of the coolest and easiest way to grow your own beautiful garden?

Well, AeroGarden’s indoor garden devices might be just the perfect solution to all the damning difficulties you might encounter or have might have encountered with growing your own indoor garden.

This is why, in this article, I am going to be leading you through everything you need to know to find the best Aerogarden led grow light system.

I’m also going to be suggesting some of the Aero Garden indoor garden products I think are the best in the market today.

5 Gallon Bucket Garden | Simple & Cheap Way To Grow Vegetables

05/19/202205/08/2020 by Jeremy Starke

5 Gallon Bucket Garden | Simple & Cheap Way To Grow Vegetables

Last updated: 05/19/22

When we live in cities or urban sprawls and there’s talk of growing fruits and vegetables, we immediately visualize open spaces to build gardens for growing our fruits and vegetables.

This is not strictly true because there are so many ways that fruits and vegetables and one of them is by developing a 5-Gallon container garden.

This was my first start into gardening on my own. It was cheap, simple & just plain worked. It allowed me to grow food in places that would not otherwise have been planted.

Check out some other reasons in this article on why to grow this way & what you can grow while container gardening.

Survival Garden Layout | A Must Read Epic Guide

10/30/202105/04/2020 by Jeremy Starke

Survival Garden Layout | A Must Read Epic Guide

Last updated: 05/04/20

The pioneering days in early America were epic times; natural calamities happened so many people had to plan ahead to survive. Many had a natural survival garden layout.

I grew up as a Boy Scout and have taken to the motto of “Be Prepared.” This motto has become part of my normal life. I always have a plan and prepare ahead of time. It is a way to insure my well being for my family.

Dire times also occur in our own days and many people need to plan ahead to survive as well.

The panacea for the lack of food is to grow your own but most of us don’t know exactly how, hence the reason for writing up this garden layout guide.

This guide is packed with all the info you need to make a decision as to what is best crops to grow for your survival gardens.

Growing a Victory Garden | The Modern Way

10/29/202004/05/2020 by Jeremy Starke

Growing a Victory Garden | The Modern Way

Last updated: 04/05/20

The concept of how to build a victory garden is not only interesting because of the historical circumstances from which it sprung up, but also because it can be applied in our present situation.

I sincerely believe that victory gardens are the perfect panacea for the uncertain times as well as an ailing global economy. Grocery stores may not always have some of the tastiest tomatoes either.

Resurgence here would boost supplies of vegetables, fruits, and herbs and bolster physical, mental and spiritual well being, wouldn’t you agree?

15 Top Gardening Gifts For Mom

06/29/202103/10/2020 by Jeremy Starke

15 Top Gardening Gifts For Mom

Last Updated 9/20/20

This year gardening gifts for mom have taken a different path because she is getting a few gifts from my sister and I. She’s getting the very best of the best from a range of gardening items that we came across.

We are getting her at least three gardening gifts for mom from a list of 15 really top-notch gardening items that we are sharing with you. Her birthday and Mother’s day is coming up, so now is the best time to look at some gifts for gardeners.

Naturally, it’s a gift that will make her really happy so we will keep it a secret for now until Mother’s Day. These gifts for the garden are also perfect for her birthday or Christmas to grab then as well.

Here are the top gardening gifts for Mom.

17 Best Gardening Gifts for Dad

06/29/202103/01/2020 by Jeremy Starke

17 Best Gardening Gifts for Dad

Last updated: 03/01/20

Once in a while you finally find time to really think about the best gardening gifts for Dad.

You would like to give your Dad and to your surprise, you realize he’s got practically everything.

There sure are some garden gifts he needs for his birthday, Christmas, holidays and of course Father’s Day.

He’s got clothes, household goods, watch, TV, car, so what doesn’t he have….ah! that’s it, the vegetable garden…pick from these 17 gifts for the garden for your father and see his face light up.

Hopefully these gift ideas will help you find the perfect tool for your father to roam the backyard and allotment in excitement.

Best Types of Beets To Plant In Your Garden

06/11/202102/17/2020 by Jeremy Starke

Best 19 Types of Beets To Plant In Your Garden

Las updated: 06/08/21

Beets are one of the most widely grown root vegetables in the world, but the majority of these are grown commercially and not in home gardens. Beets can be grown from seed and thus are an excellent choice for a home gardener, but there are a variety of other options available to you depending on your environment.

Beets are generally easy to grow and can be planted earlier in the season than most of the vegetables you’ll encounter in the garden. Beet roots can grow in a variety of different environments, from full sun to partial shade and with different exposures to the wind.

French chefs subsequently saw its cuisine potential and used beets as a side dish. From that time the beet gained a permanent place on the menu.

This list of the best beets to grow will get you some ideas of the different ones to plant in your garden.

CMH Grow Light [Beginner Guide] | Best Ceramic Metal Halide Lights for Growers

06/29/202102/11/2020 by Jeremy Starke

CMH Grow Light [Beginner Guide] | Best Ceramic Metal Halide Lights for Growers

Last updated: 02/17/21

Ceramic Metal Halide Lights or CMH Grow Lights are fitting for most indoor growers, indoor vegetable gardeners, or other plant enthusiasts who have a grow room. We will tackle educating you on how these metal halide grow lights work and which is the best CMH grow lights.

Basic science tells us that plants cannot grow without sunlight. The process, as most refer to it, is photosynthesis.

How Long Do Strawberries Last | Expert Storage Tips

06/11/202102/04/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Strawberries Last | Best Storage Tips

Last updated: 02/04/20

When you hear the name of strawberries, you think of the roundish fruit that you drop in your mouth and savor its delicious taste. We get so engrossed in eating it we usually don’t bother to ask how long do strawberries last.

Strawberries are a delicate fruit that does not have a long shelf life.

Strawberries can be preserved and enjoyed for longer periods if you take caution about the methods that you choose to store it.

Storage Method	Shelf Life
Room Temperature	2-3 days
Fridge	1-2 weeks
Cooked Strawberries	5 – 7 Days
Frozen Strawberries	6-12 months
Pickled Strawberries	2-3 weeks

Properly stored strawberries will last 2-3 days at room temperature.
Freshly harvested strawberries will last for 1-2 weeks in the fridge.
Cooked strawberries will last for approximately 5-7 days in the fridge.
Frozen strawberries will last for 6-12 months in the freezer.
Pickled strawberries last for about 2 weeks if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly.

You will discover the shelf life of strawberries, plus learn some tips on how to make strawberries last longer.

As always, use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

How Long Do Blueberries Last | Best Preserving Tips

10/30/202102/02/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Blueberries Last | Best Storage Tips

Last updated: 10/30/21

Blueberries are touted as being one of the wonderful fruits of our times, packed with vitamins C and K and antioxidants for vibrant health, blueberries are so vital we should really be asking ourselves, “How Long Do Blueberries Last”.

Blueberries shelf life has many factors that come into play.

The shelf life is dependant on how your prepare and store them:.

Freshly harvested blueberries will last for 1-2 weeks in the fridge.
Properly stored blueberries will last 2-3 days at room temperature.
Cooked blueberries will last for approximately 4-5 days in the fridge.
Frozen blueberries will last for 6-12 months in the freezer.
Pickled blueberries lasts for about 1-3 weeks if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly.

You will learn all about just how long blueberries last, plus some tips on how to preserve blueberries to last longer.

Our suggestions are based on the premise that you properly follow the practices of food preservation.

As always, use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

How Long Do Pickles Last | Best Storage Tips

06/11/202102/02/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Pickles Last | Best Storage Tips

Last updated: 02/02/20

Pickles are a favorite snack that we love to have in our homes. You might be curious as ask just how long do pickles last.

Our ancestors did not have the luxury of having a refrigerator or freezer to store all of their harvest.

If you garden and grow cucumbers..you might know that cucumbers come out like gangbusters once they start growing.

Pickles’s shelf life really depends on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Pickles in a jar will last 1-2 years if left unopened
Pickles will last for 12-18 months in the fridge if opened.
Fermented pickles will last 1-2 years
Frozen pickles will last for 2-12 months in the freezer.

You will discover the shelf life of pickles, plus some tips on how to maximize your pickle storage life.

Our suggestions are based on the premise that you properly follow the practices of food preservation.

As always, use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

How Long Do Tomatoes Last | Best Storage Tips

06/11/202101/30/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Tomatoes Last | Best Storage Tips

Last updated: 01/30/20

Tomatoes are technically a fruit, one that does not have an indefinite shelf life. You might be wondering just how long do tomatoes last.

We answer all those questions, plus give you some of the best tips to store & prepare them to last longer. Proper techniques will really help when you are trying to preserve tomatoes.

Tomato’s shelf life is really dependant on your careful preparation and shelf storage practices.

Oxygen, moisture, temperature and light are typically the 4 common spoilers with any food. Keep all of these limited and you will make them last longer.

Here are some common storage times

Ripe tomatoes will last 7-10 days at room temperature, unripe tomatoes will last an additional 2-5 days depending on how ripe it is
Ripe tomatoes will last for 5-10 days in the fridge
Cut tomatoes last about 3-4 days in the fridge
Canned tomatoes last for 12-18 months
Frozen tomatoes will last for 3-6 months in the freezer
Cooked tomatoes will last for approximately 4-6 days in the fridge
Pickled tomatoes lasts for about 4-6 months if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly

Right-from-the-garden tomatoes don’t exist year round, so many of us have to depend on stores for our vegetables and fruits.

How Long Do Lemons Last | Extend Shelf Life

06/11/202101/29/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Lemons Last | Extend Shelf Life

Last updated: 01/29/20

Lemons are a fruit that is best serve chilled in a glass if you ask me. You might be asking question of how long do lemons last, so you can best store them.

We have all the details, plus a way to preserve them Morroccan style. Lemons shelf life is contingent on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Here are some of the approximate times of common storage practices:

Properly stored lemons will last 3-4 weeks at room temperature
Freshly harvested lemons will last for 1-2 months in the fridge
Cut lemons last about 3-4 days in the fridge
Frozen lemons will last for 4-5 months in the freezer
Cooked lemons will last for approximately 3-4 days in the fridge
Pickled lemons lasts for about 4-6 months if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly

You will learn about the shelf life of lemons, plus some tips on how to make lemons last longer.

How Long Do Apples Last | Epic Storage Guide

06/11/202101/28/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Apples Last | Epic Storage Guide

Last updated: 01/28/20

Apples’ shelf life is decided by several variables, as there is usually no specific date for its sale, and the only date you go by is the day you purchased or picked them. It still begs the question of how long do apples last.

Properly stored apples will last 2-5 weeks at room temperature.
Freshly harvested apples will last for 5-9 weeks in the fridge
Frozen apples will last for 9-12 months in the freezer
Cooked apples will last for approximately 5-7 days in the fridge.
Pickled apples lasts for about 4-6 months if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly.

Apples are amongst the world’s best fruit and they can be consumed right from the tree or used in lots of ways due to their minimal cost, confirmed health benefits and longer shelf-life.

How Long Do Sweet Potatoes Last | Top Storage Tips

06/11/202101/27/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Sweet Potatoes Last | Best Storage Tips

Last updated: 01/27/20

Sweet Potatoes are a root vegetable that does not last forever. It still begs the question of how long do sweet potatoes last.

Sweet Potatoes’s shelf life is contingent on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Properly stored sweet potatoes will last 3-5 weeks at room temperature
Freshly harvested sweet potatoes will last for 2-3 months in the fridge
Cooked sweet potatoes will last for approximately 7-9 days in the fridge
Frozen sweet potatoes will last for 6-8 months in the freezer
Pickled sweet potatoes last for about 2-3 weeks if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly

How Long Do Avocados Last | Tips to Avoid Spoilage

06/11/202101/27/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Avocados Last | Tips to Avoid Spoilage

Last updated: 01/27/20

To engage in an avocado spending spree and buy as many as you want is not an issue, it’s the task of preserving them that poses challenges and we need to ask the question, How long do avocados last?

Avocados shelf life is contingent on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Avocados will last 3 to 6 days at room temperature before they ripen
Freshly harvested avocados will last for 6-10 days in the fridge
Cooked avocados will last for approximately 6-12 days in the fridge
Frozen avocados will last up to 4 months in the freezer

Freshly harvested fruits & vegetables will last much longer than what you grab in your local market.

You will learn about the shelf life of avocados, plus some tips on how to make avocados last longer.

Our suggestions are assume that you properly follow the practices of food preservation.

Use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

How Long Do Oranges Last | Top Storage Tips

06/11/202101/25/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Oranges Last | Top Storage Tips

Last updated: 01/25/20

Oranges are a fruit that you don’t need to eat right away after harvesting. Many still question of how long do oranges last because you don’t want them to go to waste.

Oranges shelf life is dependant on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Properly stored oranges will last 2-3 weeks at room temperature.
Freshly harvested oranges will last for 1-2 months in the fridge.
Cooked oranges will last for approximately 3-4 days in the fridge.
Frozen oranges will last for up to a year in the freezer.
Canned oranges lasts for about 12-18 months if canned, and stored properly.

We give you the details about the shelf life of oranges, plus some tips on how to make oranges last longer with some preservation tips.

There is more to just storing oranges in your food pantry. You will learn the many different ways to extend orange’s shelf life. Our suggestions require that you properly follow the practices of food preservation.

As always, use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

How Long Do Onions Last | Best Onion Storage Tips

10/31/202101/23/2020 by Jeremy Starke

How Long Do Onions Last | Best Onion Storage Tips

Last updated: 10/31/21

Onions are a root vegetable that does not last forever. It still begs the question of how long do onions last.

Onions’ shelf life is contingent on the many ways & methods that you choose to store it.

Freshly harvested onions will last for 1-2 months in the fridge.
Properly stored onions will last 2-3 months at room temperature.
Cooked onions will last for approximately 7-9 days in the fridge.
Frozen onions will last for 2-12 months in the freezer.
Pickled onions lasts for about 4-6 months if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly.

You will learn about the shelf life of onions, plus some tips on how to make onions last longer.

There is more to just sticking onions in your food pantry. You will learn the many different ways to extend onion’s shelf life. Our suggestions are based on the premise that you properly follow the practices of food preservation.

As always, use your best judgment when trying to determine when something is no longer edible or safe to eat.

Best Seedling Heat Mat | Propagate Like a Champ

10/31/202101/22/2020 by Jeremy Starke

Best Seedling Heat Mat | Propagate Like a Champ

Last updated: 10/31/21

When you desire to start growing plants, it is crucial to provide the seeds with ideal germination conditions. Finding the best seedling heat mat will help to mimic the ideal conditions for seeds to sprout.

A good propagation heat mat can be used to start seeds, in hydroponics, and other plant growing environments.

12 Best Soil Test Kit [Beginner Soil Analysis Guide]

10/31/202110/21/2019 by Jeremy Starke

12 Best Soil Test Kit [Beginner Soil Analysis Guide]

Last updated: 10/31/2021

We know choosing the best soil test kit is not as easy as ABC. You’d need help deciding on the best soil test kit to buy.

But, never worry! This article is going to help you find the best product. We also packed it with some helpful tips on knowing why you need to test your soil.

We also cover the many different ways of going about this.

Hopefully, this gets you closer to your best Green thumb soil test for healthy plants!