How Do You Toast Sesame Seeds?
I want to start by saying that sesame is famous for its medicinal properties and is rich in zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, as well as vitamins A, B vitamins, C, E … Read more
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What Fruits & Vegetables To Grow For A Low Maintenance Food Garden?
Are you looking to grow your own food garden, but you’re hesitant because it’s ‘hard’? Don’t worry! Once you know what you’re doing, gardening is quite easy. And there are several great starter … Read more
Hoverfly vs. Wasp: What’s the Difference?
People have a certain negative preconceived notion about some bugs. Most people don’t really trust those shifty insects with their wings and that menacing attitude. Of course, I’m referring to those insects that … Read more
What Is A Fruit Cocktail Tree? (AND HOW DO YOU GROW ONE)
First off we need to come clean. The image above is a mock up and isn’t possible. But fruit cocktail trees are real. This post explains what they are and how you might be … Read more
What Are Elderberries and Where Are They Found?
The elderberry is a fast-growing, nitrogen-loving shrub, indigenous to North America and Europe, that prefers forested areas, farms, or rural areas with lots of organic waste. They’re often used as hedges in Europe … Read more
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Stevia: grow this natural alternative sweetener in your garden
When most people think of ‘Stevia’, they think of the powdered green (or white… if it’s been bleached) stuff used as an alternative sweetener you can buy from most supermarkets. But it doesn’t … Read more
Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (AND HOW TO SPOT THEM)
Summer has gone and the autumn sun isn’t warming up the soil enough for my outdoor gardens and container plants to thrive much longer. The annuals are pretty much finished, and the perennials … Read more
Centipede vs. Millipede: What’s The Difference?
While they are both creepy crawly insects, centipedes and millipedes are not the same creatures, although many get these two types of long, many-legged bugs mixed up and it can be hard to … Read more