Gardeners throw around terms like perennial, annual and biennial but do you know what these terms really mean? Annuals and perennials are the most familiar terms and are pretty easy to define. An...
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If you grow vegetables and fruits in your garden you may not realize that eating them might not be the only way to appreciate their fresh taste and nutritional value. More and more people are...
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What would a pizza be without Basil? Salsa wouldn’t be salsa without Cilantro and what would a potato be without sour cream and Chives! Herbs find their way into our food everyday and we...
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On virtually every seed package or plant that you buy it is likely you will see the term USDA garden zone, also known as a hardiness zone, with a number from 1 through 11 associated with it. If...
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Lavender is one of those scents that have the power to evoke the senses.  Most notably, feelings of relaxation and well-being.  In fact, it was long believed that Cleopatra's secret...
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The last decade has seen a significant increase in interest surrounding community gardens and farmers markets. The American Community Gardening Association indicates that there are over 5,000...
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Hopefully, you are enjoying fresh herbs from your garden in all of your recipes but did you know that you can have fresh-tasting herbs all year round? Think of how your favorite soups and hardy...
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Traditionally Basil is associated with Italian cooking and with good reason. It is often found in pasta sauces, is the prime ingredient in Pesto and even has found its way on to pizza. There are...
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