We have SERIOUS insect problems where I live. Here’s my location on a map of the US showing Lyme disease cases: My hometown has one of the highest rates of Lyme-carrying ticks in the state. To make matters worse, I live directly adjacent to wetlands. Our town’s newspaper is called The Mosquito: All this is …
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Juicy, plump, and red tomatoes are perhaps the most succulent vegetables; you can eat them raw or add them to pasta and gravies. Their versatility knows no bounds. For these reasons, I can never have enough tomatoes. Unfortunately, growing them can often become a hassle during the winters as the frost can cause them to …
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What’s more delicious than fresh pan-fried oyster mushrooms with garlic, butter, and Parmesan? For me, it’s nothing. As someone who is fond of gardening and procuring their own vegetables and fruits from scratch, I was enticed by the idea of growing this fleshy edible fungus. Growing them at home means I can have pan-fried oyster …
Mushrooms are the best addition to a garden; they allow you to enjoy a supply of homegrown mushrooms all year round. And who doesn’t love them? They taste delightful on their own and add the perfect kick to any dish they are added to. In a household full of mushroom fanatics like ours, I finally …
With spring just around the corner at the time of this writing, many people are considering branching out this year with their gardening and are looking into growing a plant they haven’t grown before. One of the most popular searches right now is how to grow citrus fruit trees such as lemon and lime. Growing …
Strawberries have become very popular in the United States because of their year-round availability, affordability, and health benefits. Whether you love eating them with cream on a cool summer evening or enjoy them in your morning smoothie bowl, strawberries are a treat. According to the Colorado Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence, an average American …
The freshest vegetable produce does not come from a local vendor or a supermarket. It comes from your garden. I, being the avid gardener that I am, have been growing my vegetables for a decade now. I have compared my vegetables to commercially-grown produce several times and have always found them to be fresher and …
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Interested in growing your own food? As a gardener, I have grown all sorts of fruits and vegetables in my backyard and have thoroughly enjoyed the joy it. Recently, I had the chance to work with a friend of mine who was aiming to grow mushrooms inside his home instead of in his backyard. I …
Chrysanthemums are the last flowers to bloom in fall before the frost. A staple in fall gardens, these popular flowers prefer cool temperatures. Some tips on how to grow your mums include planting them in a spot that receives full sun, fertilizing them regularly and taking care of them when the cold hits. Other than …
Dahlias are a vibrant and beautiful choice for your garden. They are sown in spring, so you can see them flower through summer and fall. Dahlias need light and warm temperatures to grow, so it’s important to wait the winter frost out before you begin the venture. However, if you have access to a greenhouse, …
