QUESTION: How do you compost orange peels? My family eats a LOT of oranges. - Jill S ANSWER: Orange peels and other citrus peels are great for adding to your compost piles. As citrus peels break down, they will add phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium to your compost, all three … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Container Tomatoes
Container gardening is the perfect outlet for apartment dwellers, assisted care residents, busy suburban families, and even those with lots of space. It pretty much applies to anyone who doesn't want to dig up the lawn in the name of growing tomatoes. If you want easy … [Read more...]
How to Plant Tomatoes for a Stronger, Healthier Plant
Growing tomatoes in your garden requires a conducive environment. All the more so, if you plan to have a bumper crop this year. You’ll want to have a few tricks up your sleeve. So when it’s time to plant tomatoes, planting them is already within your field of … [Read more...]
Growing Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes are a popular variety of paste tomato. Their dense, meaty flesh, low moisture content, and few seeds make them ideal for sauces and pastes. Roma tomatoes grow to about 3 inches long in a cylindrical shape. They can vary in color ranging from deep red to pink and … [Read more...]
List of Types of Berries from A to Z
How do you spell tasty summertime treat? B E R R Y! Juicy, sweet berries are highly perishable and are often a luxury item at the grocery store. Grow berries in your home garden instead, for a delicious summer treat that’s packed with vitamins, fiber, and cancer-fighting … [Read more...]
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