Kale is a particularly easy and rewarding crop for the home gardener. It's a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins A, C and B6, as well as, minerals and dietary fiber. It's also a long-lived low-maintenance crop, cold hardy and not very prone to disease. Last but not least … [Read more...]
Growing Rainbow Carrots: Health Benefits and Varieties by Color (Red, Purple, Yellow, White)
Most people hear "carrot" and immediately picture a familiar orange vegetable. But carrots also come in red, yellow, purple and white. In fact, some researchers say the first domesticated carrots--developed in the region of what is now Afghanistan--were yellow and purple. Red … [Read more...]
Goats for Weed Control: Everything You Need to Know, Including How to Rent Goats
Landowners with properties overrun with invasive or otherwise problematic species like kudzu, multiflora rose and poison ivy don't have to resort to herbicides, machine rental or exhausting manual removal. Goats will eat and thrive on many of these weeds. This can be a win/win … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cornflower (Bachelor Button)
Cornflower, more commonly known as bachelor button, is a popular, easy to grow annual. It's a great plant selection for a newbie gardener or the most seasoned growers out there. Its simple beauty has made it a reliable mainstay in gardens since days of old. And it's playful … [Read more...]
How to Grow Copper Plant (Copperleaf)
Copper plant is an annual plant grown for its vibrant foliage in gardens and landscapes. Also referred to as copperleaf, its outstanding color varieties add a splash of constant accent color that works beautifully into backgrounds and in containers. This shrub grows quickly to … [Read more...]
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