Jon Ruppel

The bane of most homeowners who try to feed the birds are of course those bandit squirrels. Here are some ideas on how to squirrel proof a bird feeder.

Most every gardener knows some of the benefits of compost, but often they have a hard time making enough for their use. Here are some tips to getting your garden compost bin working faster.

Wintertime doesn't have to be unproductive for the gardener. Indoor greenhouses can help keep your gardening going year round.

One pattern that has worked over many years is a tendency for the market to move in seasonal patterns. Here we take a look at one of the best performing seasonal market timing systems.

If you are trying to grow tomatoes in someplace other than a garden like a patio or balcony, growing tomatoes in pots can be a good way to get your tomato garden started. Here are some tips to get your tomatoes off right.

Tomato cages are great for increasing the yields of your tomatoes, especailly the larger tomatoes that we all want to grow. You can make them or your can buy them, so here are some things to look for.

The Blue Ribbon School award is given to less than 5% of the schools in the country and attempts to recognize some of the best public and private schools our country has to offer.

There's a lot to be said for gardening using a raised bed. Much of the work and pain will can be cut out using a raised garden bed. Here's a look at using raised garden bed kits, and some of the options available to gardeners.

When you start a vegetable garden, the one thing you will have to live with for years is the spot you choose to start the garden. Make sure you can succeed, and follow these tips to choose the best spot for your garden.

Strawberrries are a great crop for the home gardener. After a little work to start them, they produce for years to come, and there are few things juicier and sweeter that will come from your home garden. Here's some tips on growing strawberries at home.