The Amaral Farm Field Journal
Explore 127+ field-tested guides covering heirloom vegetables, flowering bulbs, subtropical fruit trees, natural pest control, and backyard livestock.
These iconic spring bulbs sprout up and deliver our gardens a much needed pop of color and are one of the oldest cultivated plants around. There are thousands of types of tulips in various shapes, sizes and colors all with varying blooming dates, from early spring to late…
As with most plants, pests and disease are unfortunately things we must deal with, but not without hope. In most cases, if you take preventative measures you can avoid the heartbreak of dealing with the loss of your tulips in the first place.
Potatoes are a staple of the spring garden. Homegrown potatoes are far superior in taste and texture when compared to store bought ones. But before you can get started, there are some things to learn about so you can have a successful crop. That’s exactly what you’ll learn here.…
Plants That Offer Nutrients As plants grow, they take up nutrients from the soil, leaving the ground less fertile for the future crops. Gardeners have to replenish the supply by adding the necessary fertilizers or organic matter to the soil to sustain the health of plants.…
When you hear of the word "succulent" what comes to mind? You may conjure up an image of something that is tender, ripe, and often delicious, but do your thoughts go to the zebra-patterned leaves of the succulent haworthia or the magenta-flowered spectacle of the mammillaria?…
With an appetite for over 300 species of plants, and doing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year in the United States, Japanese beetles are a serious pest. They are often described as having no limit to what they'll eat. These beetles love to munch on leaves,…
There's something for everyone to love about growing beans! From the ease of getting a good harvest to the delicious recipes you can make with the fruits of your labor, it's hard to ignore all the good reasons to make beans a mainstay in your garden. Bush beans or pole beans -…
Beans are an increasingly popular plant with gardeners of all stripes. They're easy to maintain, delicious to eat, and capable of surviving in all kinds of climates and soils. But many gardeners are looking for further information on when exactly they should begin growing beans.…
As the season changes, in comes the wonderful cooler weather. And with that comes the pests that enjoy munching on the cool weather crops. One common yet stubborn nuisance is the cabbage root maggot. These small little worms can easily take over and devastate your cabbage and…
Beans are an amazing plant to grow. They germinate well, store very well, and are very nutritious. If you're like me, then you love to eat beans. They are a great source of protein and fiber. However, if you've ever wondered how long does it take for beans to grow? The answer is…