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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I had the opportunity of visiting Thailand one summer when I was 14 years old. The country is like a piece of paradise on Earth. What excited me the most was the display of colorful tropical fruits on the corner of every street. I’d never seen such fruits back home and it was my ultimate …
Are you looking for ways to grow mushrooms? Do you not want to use a mushroom kit? If you answered yes to these questions, then you’re at the right place. In this article, we’re going to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to grow edible mushrooms without a kit. Although mushroom kits are …
Do you want to cultivate beautiful-looking and delicious mushrooms in your garden at home? Then you have come to the right place! When I started growing mushrooms in 2005, I experimented with different methods to cultivate them in my backyard. I even produced my own spawn in laboratory conditions! When demand for my mushrooms rose …
Are you growing vegetables in a greenhouse? Are you having trouble dealing with pest and disease control? Are pesticides used in a greenhouse? These are the common questions that greenhouse owners and managers ask at one point or the other during their process of maintaining a greenhouse. Greenhouses offer several benefits for growing plants and …
Unlike most green vegetables, tomatoes like taking up space when they grow. They are one of the most widely grown vegetables that provide a yielding harvest season. The depth of tomato roots could vary depending on its type, but most tomato plants are deep-rooted. A healthy root length is the one that can support the …
Anyone who is just getting into horticulture should know about the amazing things you can do with a greenhouse. These artificial structures have made it possible to grow plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables throughout the year. They also allow you to grow exotic plants and flowers that wouldn’t normally survive in your climate (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/greenhouse-tree-care-growing.htm). Greenhouses …
Introduction Ask any tomato grower about their biggest dilemma and they will say ‘green tomatoes’. They are not sure what to do with the ones that are still green and hard at the end of the growing season. If you are also growing tomatoes of your own and facing a similar dilemma, then this article …
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Introduction Are you thinking about growing tomatoes in a pot? Well, you won’t be the first one to do it. In fact, people have been growing their tomatoes in pots and containers for a long time. It is ideal if you want fresh tomatoes for daily use but don’t have a big garden for plantation. …
