The Amaral Farm Field Journal
Explore 127+ field-tested guides covering heirloom vegetables, flowering bulbs, subtropical fruit trees, natural pest control, and backyard livestock.
Growing watermelons is surprisingly easy with the right know-how. This blog will cover the eight main stages of watermelon growth so that you can enjoy fresh, juicy melons from your own garden in no time.
If you're looking for a change in your vegetable choices, don't forget to consider radishes, commonly ignored in supermarkets.
We all love cucumbers; no questions asked! A survey by Statista revealed in the US, a person consumed 8 pounds of cucumbers in 2021, demonstrating the fruit's popularity. But is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? However, it turns out that this seemingly simple question is…
arwigs are pesky insects that can wreak havoc in gardens and even make their way inside homes. Unfortunately, these critters can be a tough nuisance to deal with as they are quite resilient and reproduce quickly. But what if there was an effective solution to this problem? Could…
If you’ve ever wanted to grow strawberries in your garden, then you’re in the right place! In this blog, we’ll go over all the details of when and how to plant your strawberry plants to make sure they grow big delicious berries. We will discuss the few different ways you can…
Daffodils, famously referred to as either narcissus or jonquils, embody a ray of hope and the promise of rejuvenation. As the dreary winter vista is enlivened with their vibrant yellow flowers, they stand as a harbinger of the approaching spring season. However, despite their…
One of the most nutritional vegetables you could grow, this sun-loving, cool season vegetable is a vitamin powerhouse, filled with fiber, antioxidants and loads of vitamin C. Your mother was right- there is a good reason to eat your broccoli! You should certainly consider…
as amarilis son grandes flores con forma de trompeta que aportan un toque de color a cualquier casa o jardín. Los jardineros suelen empezar con bulbos de amarilis, de aspecto similar al de una cebolla, de los que luego brotan hojas largas y finas y las emblemáticas flores. Las…
Tomatoes are a classic vegetable to grow in a home garden and they are the most popular plant in the garden for a reason! With so many varieties, from rich red beefsteak types or tiny little orange cherry tomatoes, there is a tomato out there for everyone, not to mention…
Peppers are one of the most popular vegetables you can grow in your garden. This vegetable (but technically a fruit!) comes in so many different colors, shapes, flavors and most importantly- spice level! While pepper plants and their leaves all look very similar, that’s where…